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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Construction and Building Inspectors, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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Median pay, Greater Boston$84,620$96,760Higher
Hourly median$40.69/hr$46.52/hr
Middle half of workers earn$65,990 – $104,830$62,640 – $117,900
Jobs in Greater Boston2,9509,200Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34−1.0%+6.5%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year4301,500Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience5 years or moreNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingApprenticeship
AI exposure50Moderate14LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston1More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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