Name: Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (CIP 46.05): international graduates and related occupations
Creator: Where They Hire

International graduates, 2024–25

12 months

OPT after graduation

Four-year schools that offer it

Related occupations

Occupations related to Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-215242,000 openings a year42,000+6.8%$63,800—

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-101167,000 openings a year · 3 LCA filings67,000+5%$79,9203

Other related occupations · 5

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Earth Drillers, except Oil and Gas

Compare job markets for Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services

Pick a related occupation to see the metro areas with the most jobs, then the schools in those job markets that offer this major.

Find schools that offer this major

Compare job markets →

Find jobs on Where They Hire

U.S. jobs Jobs abroad Companies

Related majors · Trades & Services

Air Transportation Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Culinary Arts and Related Services Precision Metal Working Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology