Plumbing schools in Mississippi
Mississippi has 3 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Mississippi earn a median $55,480 a year, $8,320 below the national median.
- $55,480Median plumber pay per year
- $26.67Median per hour
- $41,010 to $63,040Middle half of plumbers
- $75,470Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Mississippi
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.
Hinds Community College
Copiah-Lincoln Community College-Wesson
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Mississippi
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. Mississippi has 1 union training center among them.
Gulfport Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
Becoming a plumber in Mississippi
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. Mississippi 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 Mississippi with every other state.