Plumbing schools in Oregon
Oregon has 9 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Oregon earn a median $97,050 a year, $33,250 above the national median.
- $97,050Median plumber pay per year
- $46.66Median per hour
- $74,920 to $126,400Middle half of plumbers
- $147,100Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (1)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (7)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Oregon
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.
Treasure Valley Community College
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Oregon
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. Oregon has 7 union training centers among them.
Klamath Basin Plumbers JATC
Area I Plumbers JATC
Area II Plumbers JATC
Area V (Rogue Valley) Plumbers JATC
Oregon/S.W. Washington/N.W. California Plumbers and Steamfitters JATC
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Job Corps plumbing programs in Oregon
Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.
Angell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Becoming a plumber in Oregon
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. Oregon 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 Oregon with every other state.