Plumbing schools in Georgia
Georgia has 10 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Georgia earn a median $57,200 a year, $6,600 below the national median.
- $57,200Median plumber pay per year
- $27.50Median per hour
- $45,130 to $68,640Middle half of plumbers
- $80,740Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (7)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (2)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Georgia
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.
Albany Technical College
Atlanta Technical College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Regional Technical College
West Georgia Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Georgia
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. Georgia has 1 union training center among them.
PHCC Georgia Academy of Apprenticeship
Savannah Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
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Job Corps plumbing programs in Georgia
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 Georgia
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. Georgia 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 Georgia with every other state.