We surveyed 1,692 plumbers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical plumber. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a plumber?

Low

High

Working as a plumber typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a plumber?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a plumber typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a plumber?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a plumber. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for plumbers.

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Do plumbers work full-time or part-time?

78% of plumbers work in full-time roles while 22% work part-time.

Is being a plumber stressful?

Low

High

Stress is not uncommon amongst plumbers, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.

Is being organized important as a plumber?

Low

High

Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a plumber.

How competitive is the workplace for plumbers?

Low

High

Plumbers see mild competition in their workplace.

Does being a plumber require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?

Low

High

Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for plumbers.

Are plumbers allowed to express themselves creatively?

Low

High

Plumbers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.

Do plumbers have control over the direction of their work?

Low

High

Plumbers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.

Is being a plumber physically demanding?

Low

High

Being a plumber requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.

Are plumbers exposed to a wide variety of work?

Low

High

While sometimes repetitive, plumbers tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.

Does being a plumber require attention to detail?

Low

High

Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a plumber.

Does being a good plumber require compassion and empathy?

Low

High

The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a plumber.