Plumbing schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 4 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in South Carolina earn a median $53,940 a year, $9,860 below the national median.
- $53,940Median plumber pay per year
- $25.93Median per hour
- $46,400 to $64,000Middle half of plumbers
- $75,780Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (2)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (1)
- Job Corps plumbing programs (1)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in South Carolina
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.
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Tri-County Technical College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in South Carolina
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.
PHCC of NC Academy South Carolina Chapter
Job Corps plumbing programs in South Carolina
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 South Carolina
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. South Carolina 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 South Carolina with every other state.