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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.

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

1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54912-2277
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (920) 735-5600

Chippewa Valley Technical College

620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (715) 833-6200

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809-9778
CollegeCertificate, 1 to under 2 years · Certificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (608) 822-3262

Gateway Technical College

3520 30th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144-1690
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (262) 564-2200

Western Technical College

400 7th St. North, La Crosse, WI 54601
CollegeAssociate's degree · (608) 785-9200

Milwaukee Area Technical College

700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443
Career centerCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (414) 297-6282

Waukesha County Technical College

800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
CollegeCertificate, 1 to under 2 years · (262) 691-5566

Nicolet Area Technical College

5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501-0518
Career centerCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (715) 365-4410

Northwood Technical College

1900 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI 54868
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (800) 243-9482

Northcentral Technical College

1000 Campus Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-1899
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (715) 675-3331

Mid-State Technical College

500 32nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (715) 422-5300

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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

5609 County Road K, Amherst, WI 54406
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

Appleton Area Plumbing JAC

3315 N Ballard Rd Ste D, Appleton, WI 54911
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

Northern WI Plumbing Advisory Committee

PO Box 546, Ashland, WI 54806
ApprenticeshipRegistered apprenticeship

Eau Claire Area Plumbing JAC

2320 Alpine Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

La Crosse Area Plumbing JAC

W3380 State Road 37, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

Madison Area Plumbing JAC

5940 Seminole Centre Ct # 102, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

Marshfield Area Plumbing JAC

1701 S Galvin Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

Milwaukee Area Plumbing JAC

11175 W Parkland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Union trainingUA Local 75, UA Local 601Registered apprenticeship

Rhinelander Area Plumbing JAC

PO Box 518, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

Kenosha-Racine-Walworth Plumbing JAC

14011 Spring St, Sturtevant, WI 53177
Union trainingRegistered apprenticeship

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Cities in Wisconsin with several programs

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.