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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.

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

250 Foundry St, South Easton, MA 02375
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (508) 230-1297

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

18 Lonergan Rd, Middleton, MA 01949
Trade schoolRegistered apprenticeship · (978) 620-5880

Nashoba Valley Technical High School

100 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886
Trade schoolCertificate, under 12 weeks

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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

1240 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125
Union trainingUA Local 12, UA Local 537Registered apprenticeship

Worcester Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #4

150 HARTWELL STREET, W Boylston, MA 01583
Union trainingUA Local 4Registered apprenticeship

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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.

Westover Job Corps Center

103 Johnson Rd, Chicopee, MA 01022
Job CorpsPre-apprenticeship

Grafton Job Corps Center

100 Pine St, North Grafton, MA 01536
Job CorpsPre-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.