Plumbing apprenticeship programs
A plumbing apprenticeship pays you to learn. You work for a contractor under a licensed plumber and attend classes in the evening, typically for four to five years, and finish as a journey-level plumber.
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What to know before you apply
Apprentices are paid while they train, and the program is usually paid for by the employers and the union rather than by you. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $63,800 a year nationally. Learn more in our guide to how plumbing apprenticeships work, or compare plumber pay by state.