Plumbing schools in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 7 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing trade schools, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Massachusetts earn a median $93,880 a year, $30,080 above the national median.
- $93,880Median plumber pay per year
- $45.14Median per hour
- $61,860 to $108,430Middle half of plumbers
- $135,080Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (1)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (2)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (2)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (2)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Massachusetts
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.
Southeastern Technical Institute
Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Massachusetts
Trade schools and training centers focus on hands-on plumbing skills in short programs, from a few weeks of pre-apprenticeship classes to certificates that run under a year.
The Plumbing Academy
Nashoba Valley Technical High School
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Massachusetts
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. Massachusetts has 2 union training centers among them.
Boston Plumbers Local #12
Worcester Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #4
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Job Corps plumbing programs in Massachusetts
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
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Becoming a plumber in Massachusetts
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. Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts with every other state.