Plumbing schools in Nevada
Nevada has 6 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing trade schools and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Nevada earn a median $61,610 a year, $2,190 below the national median.
- $61,610Median plumber pay per year
- $29.62Median per hour
- $48,540 to $89,550Middle half of plumbers
- $118,430Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (3)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (1)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (2)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Nevada
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.
Western Nevada College
National Technical Institute (NTI)
College of Southern Nevada
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Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Nevada
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.
Vegas PBSCCSD
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Nevada
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. Nevada has 2 union training centers among them.
Plumbers Local 525 JATC
Plumbers Local 350 JATC
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Cities in Nevada with several programs
- Las Vegas (3)
Becoming a plumber in Nevada
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. Nevada 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 Nevada with every other state.