Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Utah

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.

UT Median Salary
$61,680/yr
-2% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
UT Employment
6,770
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
UT Sponsors
23
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 Utah: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in Utah 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.

Utah pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in Utah are $61,680/year, -2% below the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Utah has 23 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 — Utah-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Utah Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$39,770
Median
$61,680
90th pct
$81,460
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,410$76,970

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in Utah

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

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

Organization City County
Western Pipe Fabrication Inc. Centerville Davis County
RPM Plumbing Cottonwood Heights Salt Lake County
M & M Fire Protection, Inc. Heber City Wasatch County
CARSON PLUMBING & MECHANICAL, INC. Hyrum Cache County
ROBERT W. SPEIRS PLUMBING, INC. Kaysville Davis County
SCHOONOVER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. Lehi Utah County
CHAPARRAL FIRE PROTECTION North Salt Lake City Davis County
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC Odgen Davis County
INTERWEST FIRE PROTECTION, INC. Salt Lake City Salt Lake County
Rocky Mountain Gas Association (RMGA) Salt Lake City Salt Lake County
UTAH PIPE TRADES JATC Salt Lake City Salt Lake County
CHAPARRAL PLUMBING, INC. Sandy Salt Lake County
Western Automatic Sprinkler Corp. South Salt Lake Salt Lake County
Hansen Plumbing Inc. Spanish Fork Utah County
Larsen Plumbing, Inc. St. George Washington County
Page Plumbing Syracuse Davis County
K Bell Fire Sprinkler Protection West Haven Weber County
K R PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL LLC West Haven Weber County
K. BELL Plumbing & Heating West Haven Weber County
A-Tom Plumbing & Heating, Inc. West Jordan Salt Lake County
EASY Plumbing & Heating West Jordan Salt Lake County
JOHN ZARBOCK PLUMBING, INC. West Valley City Salt Lake County
QUALITY FIRE PROTECTION Woods Cross Davis County
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Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Utah

Program availability in Utah is moderate: 23 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

How much do Plumber & Pipefitters make in Utah?
The median annual wage for Plumber & Pipefitters in Utah is $61,680 as of May 2024. Wages range from $39,770 at the 10th percentile to $81,460 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship program?
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 Utah?
Contact one of the 23 Plumber & Pipefitter-adjacent registered sponsors in Utah (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Utah, a first-year Plumber & Pipefitter apprentice might earn around $30,840/yr (roughly half the $61,680 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 →
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.