Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Connecticut

Wages, programs & career outlook

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair the piping systems that carry water, gas, steam, and waste. Residential plumbers work on homes; pipefitters and steamfitters handle industrial and commercial systems with higher pressures and tighter tolerances.

CT Median Salary
$73,080/yr
+16% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
CT Employment
4,180
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
CT Sponsors
264
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
4.5%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
44,000
Nationally, per yr

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Connecticut: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in Connecticut combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Connecticut pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in Connecticut are $73,080/year, +16% above the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Connecticut has 264 registered apprenticeship sponsors for plumber & pipefitter listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.5% job growth for plumber & pipefitters nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 44,000 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Connecticut-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Connecticut Wage Spread

Annual wages for Plumber & Pipefitters in Connecticut across all experience levels.

10th pct
$44,570
Median
$73,080
90th pct
$98,720
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,320$79,940

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in Connecticut

No plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Connecticut. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Sponsors in Connecticut

264 plumber & pipefitter-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Connecticut. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Andover
Priority Plumbing & Heating, LLC Ansonia
Avon Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Avon
Artistic Plumbing and Heating Berlin
Ciaffaglione Plumbing, LLC Berlin
Facilities Compliance Fire Protection, LLC Berlin
Matt's Pro Plumbing, LLC Berlin
North Haven Sewer Co., Inc. Bethany
Mark D. Anderson Plumbing Bethel
Pronto Plumbing & Heating Inc. Bethel
Renz Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Bethel
Wilton Plumbing & Heating Corp. Bethel
Boisvert Plumbing Bloomfield
Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc. Bloomfield
T.C. Plumbing & Heating Bloomfield
Absolute Fire Sprinklers, LLC Bristol
Guglietta Plumbing and Heating, LLC Bristol
James Rybczyk Plumbing & Heating & AC Inc. Bristol
L & R Plumbing & Heating LLC Bristol
Wayne Sharp Plumbing & Heating, LLC Bristol
Brookfield Plumbing & Heating, LLC Brookfield
David Sousa Plumbing & Heating Co., LLC Brookfield
Foley's Plumbing & Heating, LLC Brookfield
Mom and Pop Plumbing & Drain Services, LLC Brooklyn
Spargo Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Burlington
+ 239 more sponsors in Connecticut
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Plumber & Pipefitter openings

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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Connecticut

Prospective Plumber & Pipefitter apprentices in Connecticut have 264 trade-specific registered sponsors to explore — a mix of union locals, contractors, and employer-sponsored programs. Most major metro areas have accessible entry points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Plumber & Pipefitter salary in Connecticut?
Plumber & Pipefitters in Connecticut earn a median salary of $73,080/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $62,970 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become a Plumber & Pipefitter through apprenticeship?
Most Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
What's the difference between a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship and trade school?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Plumber & Pipefitters, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
Where can I apply for a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in Connecticut?
Contact one of the 264 Plumber & Pipefitter-adjacent registered sponsors in Connecticut (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Plumber & Pipefitter apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Connecticut, a first-year Plumber & Pipefitter apprentice might earn around $36,540/yr (roughly half the $73,080 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Plumber & Pipefitters also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.