Job prospects Sprinkler System Installer Apprentice in the Northeast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 14%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology