Plumber/Pipefitter at Omaha Plumbers
at Omaha Plumbers in Omaha, NE
About This Program
Omaha Plumbers sponsors a plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program in Omaha, NE. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a practical, five-year training path for individuals who want to enter the plumbing trade and develop the hands-on skills needed to work on residential and commercial plumbing systems in the Omaha area.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install and service pipes, fixtures, water heaters, and drainage systems while working alongside experienced plumbers. Technical instruction covers Nebraska plumbing codes, safety practices, trade mathematics, and system design principles, preparing apprentices for the full range of plumbing responsibilities.
Graduates complete the program as qualified journeyman-level plumbers, ready to take on a wide variety of plumbing work independently. Apprentices receive pay throughout their training, making this an accessible and financially practical way to enter the trades in Omaha. The program provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in a trade with consistent local and regional demand.
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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