Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 553 Training Fund
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 553 Training Fund is an union training center (ua) in East Alton, Illinois offering registered plumbing apprenticeship. Its training is run by UA Local 553.
- Type: Union training center (UA)
- Address: 2 S Wesley Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
- Union hall phone: (618) 259-6787
Plumbing programs at Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 553 Training Fund
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered plumbing apprenticeship | Registered apprenticeship | Typically 4 to 5 years | Paid training |
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.
Union hall: UA Local 553 meets at 2 S Wesley Dr, East Alton, Il 62024, (618) 259-6787.
What plumbers earn in Illinois
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Illinois earn a median $99,950 a year ($48.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,250 and the top 10% earn over $126,430. Nationally the median is $63,800. See plumber pay in every state.
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