Plumbing schools in Danbury, CT
3 schools within 30 miles of Danbury, CT offer plumbing programs, and the closest is Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport, 20 miles away. Plumbers in Connecticut earn a median $77,280 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 20 mi
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in CT
- $77,280
What plumbers earn in Connecticut
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $77,280
- $37.16 an hour
- Typical range
- $45,670–$102,990
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CT
- 5,410
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest plumbing schools to Danbury?
The closest are Porter & Chester Institute (Bridgeport, 20 mi), Industrial Management Training Institute (Waterbury, 25 mi), and Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (Hamden, 29 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach plumbing.
How much do plumbing programs near Danbury cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $18,348 to $42,758. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do plumbers make near Danbury?
Across Connecticut, the median pay is $77,280 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a plumbing school in Danbury?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Plumbing schools in nearby cities
- Bridgeport (21 mi)
- Waterbury (25 mi)
- New Haven (29 mi)
- Spring Valley, NY (36 mi)
- Yonkers, NY (37 mi)
- Hempstead, NY (49 mi)
- Paterson, NJ (49 mi)
- New York, NY (56 mi)