Plumbing schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 3 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Rhode Island earn a median $76,470 a year, $12,670 above the national median.
- $76,470Median plumber pay per year
- $36.77Median per hour
- $58,740 to $107,350Middle half of plumbers
- $110,360Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Rhode Island
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.
New England Institute of Technology
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Rhode Island
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. Rhode Island has 1 union training center among them.
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Rhode Island PHCC (RIPHCCA) Plumbing Apprenticeship
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Becoming a plumber in Rhode Island
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. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island with every other state.