Plumber/Pipefitter at Dave the Plumber, LLC
at Dave the Plumber, LLC in Salem, NH
About This Program
Dave the Plumber, LLC sponsors this registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship in Salem, NH. This non-union, employer-sponsored program gives apprentices direct, practical experience working within a professional plumbing operation. Apprentices earn wages from day one, allowing them to build financial stability while developing trade skills.
The apprenticeship spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with pipe systems, water heaters, drainage and venting, fixture installation, and leak detection. Technical coursework covers plumbing codes, blueprint interpretation, safety standards, and system design fundamentals.
Graduates complete the program qualified to work as journey-level plumbers and pipefitters. The plumbing trade offers stable, long-term career opportunities, and completing a registered apprenticeship is one of the most direct routes to licensure and advancement in New Hampshire's construction and service industries.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in New Hampshire
Plumber/Pipefitters in New Hampshire are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Fuel Gas Fitting and Plumbers Board.
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