Plumbing schools
Compare 168 schools with plumbing programs in 42 states. Plumbers in the U.S. earn a median $63,800 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 168
- States
- 42
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $63,800
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.8%
24 plumbing schools nationwide
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City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Plumbing
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
Saint Paul, MN · Public
- Plumbing
- Electrician
- Carpentry
- +22
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KY · Public
- Plumbing
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Plumbing schools by state
- Florida (18)
- Wisconsin (11)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- Minnesota (9)
- California (8)
- North Carolina (8)
- Arizona (7)
- Texas (7)
- Ohio (6)
- Utah (6)
- Kentucky (5)
- Maine (5)
- Tennessee (5)
- Georgia (4)
- Illinois (4)
- Iowa (4)
- Kansas (4)
- Michigan (4)
- New Jersey (4)
- New Mexico (4)
- Alabama (3)
- Connecticut (3)
- Nebraska (3)
- New York (3)
- Indiana (2)
- Oklahoma (2)
- South Dakota (2)
- Washington (2)
- Puerto Rico (2)
- Colorado (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Idaho (1)
- Louisiana (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- Mississippi (1)
- Missouri (1)
- Montana (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Oregon (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- South Carolina (1)
- West Virginia (1)
Plumbing schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- Mesa, AZ
- Miami, FL
- Oakland, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Tampa, FL
- Orlando, FL
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Yonkers, NY
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Paterson, NJ
- Bridgeport, CT
- Pomona, CA
- Miramar, FL
- New Haven, CT
- Goodyear, AZ
- Clearwater, FL
- Waterbury, CT
- Deltona, FL
- Trenton, NJ
What plumbers earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $63,800
- $30.67 an hour
- Typical range
- $44,150–$108,420
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 465,840
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.8%
- 42,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
New to the field? Read how to become a plumber: training, certifications, costs and what the work is like.
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Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are there?
We list 168 schools with plumbing programs in 42 states. Florida has the most, with 18. Together they reported 3,464 plumbing graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do plumbers make?
The national median pay is $63,800 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 6.8% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find plumbing schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.