Plumber/Pipefitter at Harrisburg Plumbers
at Harrisburg Plumbers in Harrisburg, PA
About This Program
Harrisburg Plumbers offers a non-union plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This employer-sponsored program is structured to provide apprentices with comprehensive, practical training in the plumbing trade through a combination of real-world work experience and formal technical instruction in Pennsylvania's capital city region.
The program runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly alongside experienced plumbers on residential, commercial, and service plumbing projects, developing skills in pipe installation, fixture fitting, water supply and drainage systems, and code-compliant work practices. Classroom hours address plumbing codes, safety, pipe materials, and technical calculations.
Graduates complete the program at the journeyman level, equipped to perform the full range of plumbing work independently. Apprentices receive wages from the beginning of the program, making this a practical and financially accessible entry point into a stable, skilled trade career in the Harrisburg area.
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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