Plumbing schools in Arizona
Arizona has 10 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Arizona earn a median $62,070 a year, $1,730 below the national median.
- $62,070Median plumber pay per year
- $29.84Median per hour
- $49,590 to $79,610Middle half of plumbers
- $100,120Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (8)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (1)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Arizona
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.
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa Community College
GateWay Community College
South Mountain Community College
Yavapai College
Rio Salado College
Pima Community College
Arizona Western College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Arizona
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. Arizona has 1 union training center among them.
Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship
Job Corps plumbing programs in Arizona
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
Cities in Arizona with several programs
Becoming a plumber in Arizona
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. Arizona 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 Arizona with every other state.