Plumbing schools in Montana
Montana has 7 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing trade schools and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Montana earn a median $79,960 a year, $16,160 above the national median.
- $79,960Median plumber pay per year
- $38.44Median per hour
- $60,990 to $94,370Middle half of plumbers
- $100,860Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (3)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (1)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (3)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Montana
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.
Montana State University-Northern
Msu - Northern Mt - Plumbing Related Training
FVCC - Plumbing Apprentice Course
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Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Montana
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.
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Montana
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. Montana has 3 union training centers among them.
Billings Pipe Trades JATC
Plumbers & Pipefitters #41 JATC
Missoula Plumbers JATC
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Cities in Montana with several programs
- Havre (3)
Becoming a plumber in Montana
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. Montana 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 Montana with every other state.