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November 22, 2011

Plumber and Pipelayer

Even when construction slows, repair and maintenance for aging properties and septic systems keeps plumbers employed. Median hourly wage is about $22, and average salary is $50,360, with top earners raking in nearly $80K.
Even when construction slows, repair and maintenance for aging properties and septic systems keeps plumbers employed. Median hourly wage is about $22, and average salary is $50,360, with top earners raking in nearly $80K.prevnext

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