Plumbing schools in Arkansas
Arkansas has 15 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing trade schools, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Arkansas earn a median $48,660 a year, $15,140 below the national median.
- $48,660Median plumber pay per year
- $23.39Median per hour
- $39,150 to $60,580Middle half of plumbers
- $68,870Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (2)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (4)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (8)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Arkansas
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.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
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Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Arkansas
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.
National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)-Arkadelphia
Hiwassee Plumbing Apprentice School
North West Arkansas Plumbing School
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Arkansas
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. Arkansas has 2 union training centers among them.
El Dorado Plumbing ATC
PHCC of Arkansas
Ft Smith/Van Buren Plumber Atc
Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship Training of Arkansas
Mena/Rich Mountain Plumbing ATC
Fort Smith Plumbing JATC
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Job Corps plumbing programs in Arkansas
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
Little Rock Job Corps Center
Cities in Arkansas with several programs
- Bentonville (2)
- El Dorado (2)
- Little Rock (2)
Becoming a plumber in Arkansas
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. Arkansas 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 Arkansas with every other state.