Plumbing schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 12 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Minnesota earn a median $94,410 a year, $30,610 above the national median.
- $94,410Median plumber pay per year
- $45.39Median per hour
- $61,150 to $108,750Middle half of plumbers
- $121,050Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Minnesota
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.
Anoka Technical College
Northwest Technical College
Hennepin Technical College
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Paul College
Northland Community and Technical College
Ridgewater College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Minnesota
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. Minnesota has 3 union training centers among them.
Minneapolis Plumbers JAC
Se Mn Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC
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Becoming a plumber in Minnesota
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. Minnesota 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 Minnesota with every other state.