Blue Mountain JATC
Blue Mountain JATC is an union training center (ua) in Pendleton, Oregon offering plumber apprenticeship.
- Type: Union training center (UA)
- Address: 2411 NW CARDEN AVE., Pendleton, OR 97801
- Website: bluecc.edu
Plumbing programs at Blue Mountain JATC
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber apprenticeship | Registered apprenticeship | Typically 4 to 5 years | Paid training |
Program details
- Apprentice pay
- Average $38.99 an hour (as of January 2026)
What to expect
Union plumbing apprenticeships are paid training. You work for a union contractor under journey-level plumbers and attend classes at the training center, usually for five years, earning raises as your hours and skills grow. Apprentices typically complete about 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training a year plus several hundred hours of classroom instruction, and finish as journey-level plumbers. Contact the training center for the application window, the aptitude test and the interview schedule.
What plumbers earn in Oregon
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Oregon earn a median $97,050 a year ($46.66 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,230 and the top 10% earn over $147,100. Nationally the median is $63,800. See plumber pay in every state.
Other plumbing programs near Pendleton
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