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Plumber

Plumber

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
1,135
Avg Houston Wage
$20

Career Overview

Plumbers install and repair water, gas, and other piping systems in homes and businesses. They also install plumbing fixtures such as toilets and bathroom water fixtures.

As a plumber, you will find that most of the work will be predictable, but you will spend time problem solving. You will also develop technical skills that allow for different specializations in the plumbing industry.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside
Physical strength
Interact with people
Constant travel

Interested in this career path?

There are 5 Training Programs available for this career path

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7 Locations

4 Enrolling now
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Plumber 1
Plumber 2
Plumber 3

Requirements

Driver's license
High school diploma/GED
Pass the required licensing exam to become journey-level workers. Most states require pipefitters plumbers to be licensed. States and localities often require workers to have 2-5 years of experience and to pass an exam that shows their knowledge of the t

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$18 - $23/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$35 - $40/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Plumber

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Plumber Pre- Apprenticeship
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland

Plumber Pre- Apprenticeship

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Enrolling now

Plumbing Apprenticeship

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration: 2 yearsHouston, Tx
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Drug Test
Driver's License
Plumbing I &II
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education
Enrolling now

Plumbing I &II

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration: 6-18 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Plumbing Tech 1
WorkTexas
WorkTexas
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Plumbing Tech 1

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Plumbing Technology
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
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Plumbing Technology

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration: 6-18 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Background Check
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