Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Idaho

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.

ID Median Salary
$57,380/yr
-9% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
ID Employment
3,710
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
ID Sponsors
24
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 Idaho: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in Idaho 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.

Idaho pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in Idaho are $57,380/year, -9% below the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Idaho has 24 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 — Idaho-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Idaho Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$39,340
Median
$57,380
90th pct
$79,550
Middle 50% of workers earn $45,420$69,510

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in Idaho

No plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Idaho. 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 Idaho

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

Organization City County
Debest Plumbing Boise Ada County
RSCI GROUP - PIPE FITTER Boise Ada County
Treasure Valley Fire Protection Boise Ada County
Evergreen Plumbing Inc. Dalton Gardens
Neuman's Plumbing Dalton Gardens
Reis Plumbing & Heating Filer Twin Falls County
Treasure Valley Plumbing & Drain Service Fruitland Payette County
PERFECT PLUMBING Garden City Ada County
Rigby Plumbing & Heating LLC Grace Caribou County
Fred's Plumbing Inc. Hayden
MCM Plumbing Hayden
Sampson Plumbing & Heating Inc. Hayden
Hegler Creek Plumbing Heyburn Minidoka County
SW ID Plumbers & PipefItters JATC Meridian Ada County
Phoenix Fire Protection Nampa Canyon County
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC Nampa Canyon County
Shilo Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. Nampa Canyon County
Unique Plumbing Nampa Canyon County
Eastern Idaho Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC Pocatello Bannock County
Selkirk Plumbing Inc. Ponderay
Pandion Plumbing LLC Post Falls
East River Plumbing LLC Priest River
Sawyer Plumbing Rathdrum
MATHEWS PLUMBING & HEATING Shelley Bingham County
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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Idaho

Program availability in Idaho is moderate: 24 Plumber & Pipefitter-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Plumber & Pipefitters earn in Idaho?
The median annual wage for Plumber & Pipefitters in Idaho is $57,380 as of May 2024. Wages range from $39,340 at the 10th percentile to $79,550 at the 90th percentile.
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.
Should I do a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship or go to 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.
How do I find a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in Idaho?
Our directory surfaces 24 Plumber & Pipefitter-related registered sponsors in Idaho. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
Do Plumber & Pipefitter apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $28,690/yr in Idaho). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the 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.

Compare 19 Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services programs nationwide →
Too few Idaho-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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