Plumbing schools in Connecticut
Connecticut has 6 plumbing programs to choose from, including plumbing trade schools, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Connecticut earn a median $77,280 a year, $13,480 above the national median.
- $77,280Median plumber pay per year
- $37.16Median per hour
- $57,570 to $94,440Middle half of plumbers
- $102,990Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (3)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (2)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Connecticut
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.
Porter & Chester Institute
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
Industrial Management Training Institute
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Connecticut
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. Connecticut has 1 union training center among them.
Connecticut Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 777 JAC
PHCC Academy
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Job Corps plumbing programs in Connecticut
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
Becoming a plumber in Connecticut
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. Connecticut 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 Connecticut with every other state.