Plumbing schools in Maine
Maine has 8 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Maine earn a median $64,000 a year, $200 above the national median.
- $64,000Median plumber pay per year
- $30.77Median per hour
- $61,300 to $75,720Middle half of plumbers
- $80,760Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Maine
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.
Central Maine Community College
Eastern Maine Community College
Washington County Community College
Kennebec Valley Community College
Northern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Maine
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. Maine has 1 union training center among them.
UA Local 716 Plumbers and Pipefitters
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Becoming a plumber in Maine
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. Maine 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 Maine with every other state.