Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Nebraska

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.

NE Median Salary
$62,880/yr
-0% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
NE Employment
4,240
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
NE Sponsors
8
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 Nebraska: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in Nebraska 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.

Nebraska pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in Nebraska are $62,880/year, -0% below the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nebraska has 8 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 — Nebraska-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nebraska Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$45,540
Median
$62,880
90th pct
$93,350
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,740$90,220

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in Nebraska

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

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

Organization City County
Titanium Fire Sprinkler Company Gretna Sarpy County
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC. Kearney Buffalo County
A Raymond Plumbing, Inc. Omaha Douglas County
Major Drain LLC Omaha
Omaha Plumbers Omaha Douglas County
PLUMBRITE Omaha Douglas County
Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464 Omaha Douglas County
Tradesmen Plumbing LLC Omaha
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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Nebraska

With 8 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Nebraska's Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Plumber & Pipefitters earn in Nebraska?
Plumber & Pipefitters in Nebraska earn a median salary of $62,880/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $62,970 for the trade.
How long is a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship?
A typical Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Plumber & Pipefitters?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in Nebraska?
Our directory surfaces 8 Plumber & Pipefitter-related registered sponsors in Nebraska. 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.
How much do Plumber & Pipefitter apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Nebraska, a first-year Plumber & Pipefitter apprentice might earn around $31,440/yr (roughly half the $62,880 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.

Compare 19 Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services programs nationwide →
Too few Nebraska-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.