Work sites can by noisy. Plumbers and pipe fitters who work in construction generally work 40 hours a week. Those who maintain pipe systems may work evenings and weekends as well as be on call. These workers may spend a lot of time traveling between work sites. Many plumbers and pipe fitters are members of a union.
Wages vary with level of training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. The plumbers who work with motor vehicles earn more than those who work for the local government. Plumbers can lose work time because of downturns in construction activity. Thus, their overall earnings may be lower than these wages suggest. Pay varies by area of the country.