Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers Local 525 JATC
at Plumbers Local 525 JATC in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
Plumbers Local 525 JATC sponsors this registered union Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship in Las Vegas, NV. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it delivers structured, union-quality training for individuals entering the plumbing trade in one of the country's fastest-growing construction markets. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, with pay increasing as they advance through each year of the apprenticeship.
This five-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in residential and commercial plumbing, including pipe installation, fixture setting, water distribution and drainage systems, and gas piping. JATC classroom instruction covers plumbing codes, Nevada-specific regulations, trade mathematics, blueprint reading, and safety practices.
Completing the program earns apprentices journey-level status within Plumbers Local 525, qualifying them for employment on large-scale commercial and residential projects throughout the Las Vegas area. Union membership includes access to negotiated wages, health benefits, pension contributions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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