Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a plumber:
Install pipes15% estimated exposure
Repair leaks10% estimated exposure
Read blueprints40% estimated exposure
Inspect systems45% estimated exposure
Current Risk Signals
Recent factors included in this role estimate:
-1%
employment
+1.0% employment change year-over-year
These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)12%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score11%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI leak detection
Smart water systems
Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably
Physical work
Custom installations
Emergency repairs
Complex systems
Practical Ways to Adapt
Master plumber license
Green plumbing
Commercial plumbing
Pipefitting
Key Skills for This Role
Plumbing SystemsProblem SolvingPhysical Strength
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.