Plumbing schools in North Dakota
North Dakota has 2 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in North Dakota earn a median $63,560 a year, $240 below the national median.
- $63,560Median plumber pay per year
- $30.56Median per hour
- $49,760 to $76,860Middle half of plumbers
- $83,560Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in North Dakota
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.
Turtle Mountain Community College
North Dakota State College of Science
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Becoming a plumber in North Dakota
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. North Dakota 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 North Dakota with every other state.