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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.

Requirements

Driver's license

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There are 5 Training Programs available for this career path

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6 Locations

6 Sessions3 Enrolling now
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Plumber 1
Plumber 2
Plumber 3

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside
Constant travel
Physical strength
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$18 - $23/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$35 - $40/hr

Training Programs in 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
Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration 4-12 weeks
requires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Plumbing
WorkTexas
WorkTexas
Now Enrolling

Plumbing

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration First week job readiness, 10 weeks of skill training
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration 2 yearsHouston, Tx
Drug testDriver's licenserequires high school diploma or equivalency
Plumbing I &II
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education
Now Enrolling

Plumbing I &II

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration This training is typically 2 semesters, 1 year.
requires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Plumbing Technology
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Plumbing Technology

Construction
Jobs: 1,135Wage: $20-$37/hr
Duration This training is typically 2 semesters, 1 year.
Background checkrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
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