Plumber
$78,210 earning potential
Plumbers install, maintain and repair water systems in homes and businesses. They install pipes that carry the liquids or gases, and they upgrade and repair existing systems.
$78,210
High-end Earners in
BPBP New Mexico ( Top 10% )
$47,120
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for clients
- Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the materials and equipment needed for a job
- Install pipes and fixtures
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems
- Maintain and repair plumbing sytsems
BPBP New Mexico Job Outlook
320
Average annual job openings
2,980
Number of jobs by 2030
11%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030