Are Plumbers Self Employed

What percentage of plumbers are self-employed?

Approximately 340,370 plumbers worked in the United States as of May 2012, and about 11 percent of them were self-employed. Self-employed plumbers read blueprints, install and repair pipes and fixtures and replace worn parts as other plumbers.

Do plumbers work by themselves?

Unless you have passed your apprenticeship requirements, an Apprentice Plumber cannot work alone. Completing your apprenticeship program demonstrates that you have the qualifications and work experience to work as a Plumber.