Plumbing schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 21 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Wisconsin earn a median $81,210 a year, $17,410 above the national median.
- $81,210Median plumber pay per year
- $39.04Median per hour
- $61,430 to $103,560Middle half of plumbers
- $120,070Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Wisconsin
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.
Fox Valley Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Gateway Technical College
Western Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College
Nicolet Area Technical College
Northwood Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
Mid-State Technical College
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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin
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. Wisconsin has 9 union training centers among them.
Central WI Area Plumbing JAC
Appleton Area Plumbing JAC
Northern WI Plumbing Advisory Committee
Eau Claire Area Plumbing JAC
La Crosse Area Plumbing JAC
Madison Area Plumbing JAC
Marshfield Area Plumbing JAC
Milwaukee Area Plumbing JAC
Rhinelander Area Plumbing JAC
Kenosha-Racine-Walworth Plumbing JAC
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Cities in Wisconsin with several programs
- Eau Claire (3)
- Appleton (2)
- Milwaukee (2)
- Rhinelander (2)
Becoming a plumber in Wisconsin
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. Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin with every other state.