Plumbing schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has 6 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Nebraska earn a median $60,970 a year, $2,830 below the national median.
- $60,970Median plumber pay per year
- $29.31Median per hour
- $48,280 to $81,900Middle half of plumbers
- $98,030Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Nebraska
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.
Southeast Community College Area
Northeast Community College
Mid-Plains Community College
Metropolitan Community College Area
Western Nebraska Community College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Nebraska
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. Nebraska has 1 union training center among them.
Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464
Cities in Nebraska with several programs
- Omaha (2)
Becoming a plumber in Nebraska
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. Nebraska 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 Nebraska with every other state.