The outlook for a career in plumbing
Image Source: LaPensee Plumbing A career in plumbing definitely has a good outlook. Plumbers jobs are expected to grow by 6 per cent from 2006 to 2016 according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics. They also continue to state that the average plumber has an income of $47,000 a year. Another source also states that Job opportunities for plumbers are expected to rise more than 15 per cent through 2018. These growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," this is a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics. Those with welding experience may even enjoy even more job opportunities. Plumbers enjoy the freedom of working in old and new houses, construction sites and commercial buildings as they install or repair various plumbing systems. With new houses and other buildings being erected daily while on the other hand old houses constantly need plumbing repairs, plumbers are often in high demand. They...