Construction Laborer vs Plumber
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Sign up free See which of these jobs fit what you have done.
Open your feed Your feed ranks these against what you have done.
Pay
Construction Laborer
$44,700 typical, a year
Most Construction Laborers earn $41,600 to $49,900 a year.
From 646 postings that list pay
3,231 open jobs now
Plumber
$80,000 typical, a year
Most Plumbers earn $64,500 to $99,500 a year.
From 568 postings that list pay
2,181 open jobs now
Plumbers typically earn about $35,300 more a year than Construction Laborers.
What each one does
Construction Laborer
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing rubble and debris.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials and equipment.
- Dig trenches and excavate areas using hand tools or equipment.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, or other materials.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist skilled workers with various tasks on the job site.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Plumber
- Diagnose and repair plumbing issues in residential and commercial systems.
- Install pipes, valves, fittings, and plumbing fixtures according to plans.
- Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Respond to service calls and address plumbing emergencies quickly.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Communicate clearly with customers about repairs and service options.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Construction Laborer
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 15 postings
More common in Construction Laborer postings
- CDL 1 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Heavy Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Trencher Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Excavators 1 in 15 postings
Plumber
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 5 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
More common in Plumber postings
- Plumbing 8 in 10 postings
- Plumbing License 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 2 in 10 postings
- Pipe Cutting 1 in 10 postings
- Fittings 1 in 10 postings
- Fault Finding 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Construction Laborer
Construction General Laborer
RQ Construction$17.2 - $20/hr Employer statedElizabeth City, NC, USFall ProtectionCarpentryMaterial HandlingCPR CertificationConstruction - Billboard Installer
Lamar Advertising$20/hr Employer statedDUBUQUE, IA OnsiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordDriver's LicenseCDLPainting +1
Plumber
Master Plumber - Oklahoma Plumbing Supervisor
West Shore Home$40 - $45/hr Employer statedOklahoma City, OK, USAPlumbing LicensePlumbingCommercial Service Plumber
National HVAC ServicePay not stated Seaford, DECustomer ServicePlumbingDriver's License
See all 5,412 Construction Laborer and Plumber jobs, ranked for you
Free account. We match you on what you have actually done.
Sign up freeLoading