Plumber/Pipefitter at Augusta Plumbers & Pipefitters
at Augusta Plumbers & Pipefitters in Augusta, GA
About This Program
Augusta Plumbers & Pipefitters sponsors a registered plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program in Augusta, GA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a structured entry point into the skilled trades, with apprentices earning wages throughout the full duration of their training.
The program spans five years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on live job sites in the Augusta area, developing competency in residential and commercial plumbing, pipe system installation, and repair work. Classroom instruction addresses plumbing codes, safety requirements, and foundational trade knowledge.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman plumbers/pipefitters, equipped to handle a broad scope of work across Georgia's construction and facilities maintenance industries. Augusta's continued economic growth supports strong demand for skilled plumbing professionals in the region.
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.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Georgia
Plumber/Pipefitters in Georgia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers.
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