Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in New Jersey

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.

NJ Median Salary
$77,160/yr
+23% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
NJ Employment
9,840
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
NJ Sponsors
388
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 Jersey: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in New Jersey 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 Jersey pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in New Jersey are $77,160/year, +23% above the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Jersey has 388 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 Jersey-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Jersey Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$50,430
Median
$77,160
90th pct
$133,260
Middle 50% of workers earn $63,940$109,170

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in New Jersey

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

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

Organization City County
Mastropiero Plumbing & Heating Corporation Aberdeen Monmouth County
Bob Taylor Plumbing & Heating Inc. Annandale Hunterdon County
Tornusciolo Plumbing & Heating Inc. Asbury Monmouth County
Smith Plumbing Asbury Park Monmouth County
Reel Plumbing Inc. Atco Camden County
Barron Plumbing and Heating LLC Atlantic City Atlantic County
Crest Plumbing, LLC Barnegat Township Ocean County
Curcio Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Basking Ridge Somerset County
Jersey Plumbing Service, LLC Basking Ridge Somerset County
DS Plumbing and Heating LLC Bayonne Hudson County
Cronin Plumbing & Heating Bayville Ocean County
Nick the Plumber Bayville Ocean County
Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating Bayville Ocean County
Plumber Near Me LLC Bayville Ocean County
Quality Plumbing & Heating Inc. Beachwood Ocean County
Navesink Plumbing & Heating, LLC Belford Monmouth County
J Johnson Plumbing and Heating LLC Belle Mead Somerset County
24-7 Fire Protection Belleville Essex County
Jacob's Plumbing and Heating LLC Belleville Essex County
Federal Fire Protection Inc. Berkeley Heights Union County
D. Burgo Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Blackwood Camden County
EFD Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC Blackwood Gloucester County
Great Plumbers Blackwood Camden County
BTR Plumbing Bogota Bergen County
Hernandez Sewer and Drain Cleaning Services Bogota Bergen County
+ 363 more sponsors in New Jersey
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Plumber & Pipefitter openings

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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in New Jersey

The Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship infrastructure in New Jersey is extensive: 388 sponsors identifiable in our directory. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Plumber & Pipefitters make in New Jersey?
The BLS reports a median wage of $77,160/yr for Plumber & Pipefitters in New Jersey (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship?
The standard Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Should I do a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship or go to trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Plumber & Pipefitters combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in New Jersey?
Contact one of the 388 Plumber & Pipefitter-adjacent registered sponsors in New Jersey (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
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 $38,580/yr in New Jersey). 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 New Jersey-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.