Compare Electricians & Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Electricians $96,900
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,700
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Very Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Medium
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
High

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Electricians
Electricians

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Electricians
Electricians

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

License may be required in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Electricians
Electricians

13 related certifications

Certification for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

22 related certifications

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