Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

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.

NH Median Salary
$62,030/yr
-1% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
NH Employment
2,530
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
NH Sponsors
209
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 New Hampshire: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in New Hampshire are $62,030/year, -1% below the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Hampshire has 209 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 — New Hampshire-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Hampshire Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$40,330
Median
$62,030
90th pct
$85,480
Middle 50% of workers earn $49,000$77,530

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in New Hampshire

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

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

Organization City County
JP Master Plumbing & Heating Alstead Cheshire County
Marcoux Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Alton Belknap County
Mahoney's Plumbing & Heating Alton Bay Belknap County
Ferris Plumbing & Heating, LLC Amherst Hillsborough County
Harding Plumbing & Heating Antrim Hillsborough County
JCM Plumbing & Heating, LLC Ashland Grafton County
Squam Lakes Plumbing & Heating Ashland Grafton County
Gallagher Plumbing and Heating LLC. Atkinson Rockingham County
Palmer Gas & Oil Atkinson Rockingham County
Tim Coyle Plumbing & Heating Atkinson Rockingham County
Cashman Plumbing and Heating LLC Auburn Rockingham County
J. P. Labbe Plumbing & Heating Auburn Rockingham County
Advanced Plumbing, LLC Bedford Hillsborough County
Bedford Plumbing & Heating, LLC Bedford Hillsborough County
LHR Plumbing & Heating, LLC Bedford Hillsborough County
Bow Plumbing & Heating Corporation Bow Merrimack County
E. Cooke Plumbing & Heating, LLC Bow Merrimack County
Mr. Rooter Plumbing & Heating, LLC Bow Merrimack County
NH Water Heaters LLC Bow Merrimack County
Andy & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Bristol Grafton County
Newfound Plumbing & Heating Bristol Grafton County
Mad River Plumbing & Heating Campton Grafton County
Apex Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Center Conway Carroll County
Cassidy Plumbing & Heating LLC Center Conway Carroll County
ANCO Plumbing & Heating Chester Rockingham County
+ 184 more sponsors in New Hampshire
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Plumber & Pipefitter openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2152 and state NH for the most relevant results.

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

Prospective Plumber & Pipefitter apprentices in New Hampshire have 209 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 New Hampshire?
The BLS reports a median wage of $62,030/yr for Plumber & Pipefitters in New Hampshire (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
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.
How do I find a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in New Hampshire?
Our directory surfaces 209 Plumber & Pipefitter-related registered sponsors in New Hampshire. 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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New Hampshire, a first-year Plumber & Pipefitter apprentice might earn around $31,015/yr (roughly half the $62,030 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 New Hampshire-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.