Plumbing schools in Kansas
Kansas has 9 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Kansas earn a median $65,220 a year, $1,420 above the national median.
- $65,220Median plumber pay per year
- $31.36Median per hour
- $49,230 to $84,870Middle half of plumbers
- $109,290Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (7)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (1)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Kansas
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.
Highland Community College Technical Center
Neosho County Community College
Butler Community College
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Barton County Community College
Johnson County Community College
Washburn Institute of Technology
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Kansas
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. Kansas has 1 union training center among them.
Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprentice Training of Kansas
Job Corps plumbing programs in Kansas
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 Kansas
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. Kansas 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 Kansas with every other state.