Plumbing schools in Alaska
Alaska has 8 plumbing programs to choose from, including plumbing trade schools and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Alaska earn a median $93,920 a year, $30,120 above the national median.
- $93,920Median plumber pay per year
- $45.15Median per hour
- $73,640 to $102,820Middle half of plumbers
- $122,660Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Alaska
Trade schools and training centers focus on hands-on plumbing skills in short programs, from a few weeks of pre-apprenticeship classes to certificates that run under a year.
Alaska Works Partnership
Alaska Technical Center-Northwest Arctic Borough SD
Southwest Alaska Vocational and Education Center-SAVEC
AVTEC-Alaska Vocational Technical Center
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Alaska
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. Alaska has 3 union training centers among them.
Anchorage Alaska Area Pipe Trades Local 367 JATC
Fairbanks Area Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
Juneau Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
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Cities in Alaska with several programs
- Anchorage (2)
Becoming a plumber in Alaska
Most plumbers learn the trade through a four to five year apprenticeship that combines paid work with classroom instruction. A college or trade school program can shorten the path by teaching the basics first. Alaska sets its own licensing rules, so check with the state licensing board for the hours and exam you will need. Our guide explains how to become a plumber step by step, and the plumber pay table compares Alaska with every other state.