Plumbing schools in Maryland
Maryland has 4 plumbing programs to choose from, including plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Maryland earn a median $65,400 a year, $1,600 above the national median.
- $65,400Median plumber pay per year
- $31.44Median per hour
- $54,780 to $94,890Middle half of plumbers
- $108,420Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Maryland
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. Maryland has 3 union training centers among them.
Cumberland Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 489 JATC
Plumbers Union Local #5 JAC
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union No. 486 JATC
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program of Carroll County, Maryland
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Becoming a plumber in Maryland
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. Maryland 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 Maryland with every other state.