Plumber/Pipefitter at Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County
at Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA
About This Program
Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County sponsors this non-union plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured and industry-recognized path into the plumbing trade for individuals in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and surrounding Allegheny County region.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience working with master plumbers on residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing projects, covering pipe installation, system maintenance, fixture setting, and service work. Technical instruction covers plumbing codes, safety, pipe materials, drainage and venting systems, and construction drawings.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman-level plumbers with the skills and credentials to work across a broad range of projects. Because apprentices are paid throughout training, this program offers both an income and a career-building opportunity from day one in the Pittsburgh area plumbing industry.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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