Plumbing schools in New York
New York has 17 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing trade schools, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in New York earn a median $77,490 a year, $13,690 above the national median.
- $77,490Median plumber pay per year
- $37.26Median per hour
- $59,960 to $101,230Middle half of plumbers
- $130,420Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (4)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (4)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (8)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in New York
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.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Apex Technical School
Hudson Valley Community College Workforce Development
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Plumbing trade schools and training centers in New York
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.
Berk Trade and Business School
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in New York
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. New York has 8 union training centers among them.
Plumbers Lu #200 Jac
Plumber & Steamfitters Lu # 7 Jatc
Plumbers Local Union #1 Jatc
Plumbers And Steamfitters Jac Rockland Lu #373
Plumbers And Pipefitters Jac Lo. #112 Northern Zone
Plumbing And Heating Jatc Rochester Lu #13
Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #81 Jatc (Syracuse)
Plumbers And Steamfitters Local #22 Of Western Ny
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Job Corps plumbing programs in New York
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
Cities in New York with several programs
- Long Island City (3)
- Na (2)
- Troy (2)
Becoming a plumber in New York
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. New York 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 New York with every other state.