Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Nevada

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.

NV Median Salary
$60,120/yr
-5% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
NV Employment
5,330
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
NV Sponsors
5
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 Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in Nevada 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.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in Nevada are $60,120/year, -5% below the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nevada has 5 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 — Nevada-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nevada Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$40,870
Median
$60,120
90th pct
$108,690
Middle 50% of workers earn $47,380$82,370

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

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

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

Organization City County
PLUMBING HEATING COOLING CONTRACTORS OF NV Henderson Clark County
SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL 669 JATC Henderson Clark County
PLUMBERS LOCAL 525 JATC Las Vegas Clark County
Plumbers Local 525 JATC HVAC Las Vegas Clark County
PLUMBERS LOCAL 350 JATC Sparks Washoe County
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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Nevada

Nevada has only 5 Plumber & Pipefitter-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Plumber & Pipefitters earn in Nevada?
Plumber & Pipefitters in Nevada earn a median salary of $60,120/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?
Most Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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.
Where can I apply for a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in Nevada?
Our directory surfaces 5 Plumber & Pipefitter-related registered sponsors in Nevada. 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 Nevada, a first-year Plumber & Pipefitter apprentice might earn around $30,060/yr (roughly half the $60,120 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 Nevada-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.