Plumbing schools in Idaho
Idaho has 12 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Idaho earn a median $52,380 a year, $11,420 below the national median.
- $52,380Median plumber pay per year
- $25.18Median per hour
- $46,200 to $69,640Middle half of plumbers
- $82,620Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Idaho
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.
North Idaho College
College of Eastern Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho-WTCE
Lewis-Clark State College
College of Western Idaho
Idaho State University-Workforce Training
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
College of Southern Idaho
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Idaho
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. Idaho has 2 union training centers among them.
SW ID Plumbers & PipefItters JATC
Eastern Idaho Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
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Cities in Idaho with several programs
- Pocatello (3)
- Idaho Falls (2)
- Nampa (2)
Becoming a plumber in Idaho
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. Idaho 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 Idaho with every other state.