Plumbing schools in South Dakota
South Dakota has 4 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in South Dakota earn a median $51,620 a year, $12,180 below the national median.
- $51,620Median plumber pay per year
- $24.82Median per hour
- $46,140 to $62,050Middle half of plumbers
- $74,480Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in South Dakota
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.
Sinte Gleska University
Western Dakota Technical College
Southeast Technical College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in South Dakota
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.
South Dakota Association PHCC
Cities in South Dakota with several programs
- Sioux Falls (2)
Becoming a plumber in South Dakota
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 Dakota 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 Dakota with every other state.