CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

PLUMBERS

Keeping our water running

The clean flowing water that we use every day to wash our hands, do dishes and drink is all thanks to plumbers. Over the years their tools have expanded from just wrenches to modern technology, like Wi-Fi leak detectors and smart faucets, shedding the profession of its crappy stigma. Dive deeper into the work plumbers do to keep our lives easy flowing.

DID YOU KNOW?

55 %

OF PLUMBERS reported
a shortage of workers in 20201

REQUIREMENTS

Problem
Solving

Attention
To Detail

Equipment
Handling

Safety
Procedures

Physical
Stamina

Communication
Skills

STARTING SALARY

$37K-$101K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

482.7K3

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Install and repair pipes and fixtures
  • Perform inspections and tests to determine source of leaks and malfunctions
  • Read and understand blueprints
  • Understand and follow building code regulations
  • Effectively communicate problems and recommendations to customers

Pathways to Becoming a Plumber

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Gain on-the-job experience and earn a salary with an apprenticeship.

Qualifications:

Attend plumbing school or community college.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Gain specialty and safety certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$56.3K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

Job hunt in a competitive industry

Start your Career in PLUMBING

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in plumbing and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.