Plumber and Gasfitter - Pay and progression
Kaiwhakarerewai/Kaiwhakarerekorohū
Pay
Pay for plumbers and gasfitters varies depending on their experience, qualifications and employer.
- Apprentice plumbers and gasfitters may start on the minimum training wage or a little more. Their wage will increase as they progress through their apprenticeship and gain skills.
- Registered plumbers and gasfitters starting out in the industry usually earn about $45,000 a year.
- With two to three years' experience, registered plumbers and gasfitters usually earn about $55,000.
- Craftsman plumbers and gasfitters can earn up to $80,000, and those running their own businesses can earn $100,000 or more.
According to the 2006 Census, plumber and gasfitters earned an average of $41,500 a year and worked an average of 43 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Plumbers and gasfitters typically progress through the following positions:
- apprentice
- registered plumber and gasfitter
- craftsman plumber and gasfitter.
Craftsman plumbers and gasfitters can set up their own businesses. They may also move into design, consultancy or teaching work in the industry.
Updated
September 2009
