Plumbing schools in West Virginia
West Virginia has 6 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs and plumbing apprenticeship programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in West Virginia earn a median $56,980 a year, $6,820 below the national median.
- $56,980Median plumber pay per year
- $27.39Median per hour
- $44,020 to $73,700Middle half of plumbers
- $83,160Top 10% earn more than
Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in West Virginia
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.
Academy of Careers and Technology
Plumbing apprenticeship programs in West Virginia
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. West Virginia has 4 union training centers among them.
PHCC Plumbing Apprenticeship (Berkeley Springs)
Huntington Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 521 JATC
Morgantown Plumbers JATC
Parkersburg Plumbers JATC
Wheeling Plumbers and Pipefitters/Steamfitters JATC
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Becoming a plumber in West Virginia
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. West Virginia 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 West Virginia with every other state.