We surveyed 1,785 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.
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.