Plumber
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain pipes and fixtures for water, gas, and drainage systems in residential and commercial buildings.
Safer than 96% of jobs in our database
How we calculate this score →Strong pivot potential — many safe, transferable career paths available.
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Why This Career Is AI-Resistant
Work in confined, varied spaces makes robotics impractical
Each job requires unique problem-solving and diagnosis
Aging infrastructure creates sustained demand for repairs
Licensed trade with apprenticeship requirements limits supply
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