Plumbing schools in Washington
Washington has 9 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing trade schools and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Washington earn a median $81,030 a year, $17,230 above the national median.
- $81,030Median plumber pay per year
- $38.96Median per hour
- $60,030 to $107,420Middle half of plumbers
- $141,860Top 10% earn more than
- Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers (3)
- Plumbing trade schools and training centers (1)
- Plumbing apprenticeship programs (5)
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Washington
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.
Peninsula College
Perry Technical Institute
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Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Washington
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.
Construction Industry Training Council of Washington
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Washington
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. Washington has 4 union training centers among them.
Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee
Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee
Eastern Washington-Northeast Oregon Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee
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Inland Empire Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Apprenticeship Training Committee
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Becoming a plumber in Washington
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. Washington 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 Washington with every other state.