Plumbing schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 8 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 Oklahoma earn a median $57,970 a year, $5,830 below the national median.
- $57,970Median plumber pay per year
- $27.87Median per hour
- $45,300 to $74,240Middle half of plumbers
- $82,560Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (3)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (2)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (2)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Oklahoma
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.
Central Technology Center
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
Mid-Del Technology Center
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Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Oklahoma
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.
Kiamichi Technology CenterStigler
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Oklahoma
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. Oklahoma has 2 union training centers among them.
Plumbers and Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
Tulsa Pipe Trades Training School JATC
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Job Corps plumbing programs in Oklahoma
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
Becoming a plumber in Oklahoma
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. Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma with every other state.