Plumbing schools in Iowa

Iowa has 8 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Iowa earn a median $63,890 a year, $90 above the national median.

• $63,890Median plumber pay per year
• $30.72Median per hour
• $51,890 to $85,320Middle half of plumbers
• $97,500Top 10% earn more than

• Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (4)
• Plumbing apprenticeship programs (3)
• Job Corps plumbing programs (1)

Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Iowa

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.

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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Iowa

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. Iowa has 2 union training centers among them.

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Job Corps plumbing programs in Iowa

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 Iowa with several programs

• Cedar Rapids (2)