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Skilled Trades
Plumber
Physical trades require dexterous manipulation in unstructured environments. Humanoid robots are not yet capable of the physical judgment and adaptability plumbing requires. Demand is growing.
stable risk
A+
12/100
2035+
$60K/yr
Median Salary
18K
Jobs at Risk
10%
Automation Est.
DRI HISTORY
FACTOR BREAKDOWN
RISING SKILLS
Smart home systems integration
Green plumbing technology
Project management
DECLINING SKILLS
Manual permit documentation
Standard quote generation
TRANSITION PATHS
1
Master Plumber
88% skill overlap
10
DRI
2
Construction Project Manager
58% skill overlap
18
DRI
3
Building Inspector
52% skill overlap
20
DRI
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