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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.

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

300 W 11th St, Havre, MT 59501
CollegeAssociate's degree · (406) 265-3568

Msu - Northern Mt - Plumbing Related Training

300 WEST FIRST STREET, Havre, MT 59501
CollegeRegistered apprenticeship · (406) 265-3567

FVCC - Plumbing Apprentice Course

777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901
CollegeRegistered apprenticeship · (406) 756-4361

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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.

Msu-Northern

100 13th St W Na, Havre, MT 59501
Trade schoolCertificate, 1 to under 2 years

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

317 Washington St., Billings, MT 59101
Union trainingUA Local 30Registered apprenticeship · (406) 252-9371

Plumbers & Pipefitters #41 JATC

PO Box 3172, Butte, MT 59701
Union trainingUA Local 41Registered apprenticeship · (406) 723-6078

Missoula Plumbers JATC

1026 S 5th St W, Missoula, MT 59801
Union trainingUA Local 459Registered apprenticeship · (406) 549-3479

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Cities in Montana with several programs

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.