Plumbing schools in Alabama
Alabama has 6 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Alabama earn a median $58,670 a year, $5,130 below the national median.
- $58,670Median plumber pay per year
- $28.21Median per hour
- $47,070 to $64,730Middle half of plumbers
- $76,690Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Alabama
Community colleges, technical colleges and career and technical centers teach plumbing in certificate and associate programs, usually in one to two years. Most are public, with in-district tuition well below private trade schools.
Lawson State Community College
J F Ingram State Technical College
Northwest Shoals Community College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Alabama
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. Alabama has 3 union training centers among them.
Mobile Plumbing and Pipefitting, Local 119 JATC
Montgomery Plumbers JATC
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 760 JAC
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Cities in Alabama with several programs
- Muscle Shoals (2)
Becoming a plumber in Alabama
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. Alabama 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 Alabama with every other state.