Plumbing schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 5 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Louisiana earn a median $63,680 a year, $120 below the national median.
- $63,680Median plumber pay per year
- $30.62Median per hour
- $50,750 to $74,870Middle half of plumbers
- $79,540Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Louisiana
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.
South Louisiana Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Louisiana
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. Louisiana has 1 union training center among them.
Alexandria Pipe Trades JATC
LAPHCC Plumbing Apprenticeship
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Becoming a plumber in Louisiana
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. Louisiana 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 Louisiana with every other state.