Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers Lu #200 Jac

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipUnionPaid Training

at Plumbers Lu #200 Jac in Bohemia, NY

About This Program

Plumbers LU #200 JAC sponsors a union Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship based in Bohemia, NY. This Joint Apprenticeship Committee program serves the Long Island region, providing structured, paid trade training under the oversight of both union and employer representatives. Apprentices earn a wage throughout their training period, developing the skills and credentials needed to work as journeyman plumbers in one of New York's most active construction markets.

The program is five years long and requires completion of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain field experience installing and servicing water supply lines, drainage systems, gas piping, and other plumbing infrastructure across residential and commercial job sites on Long Island. Technical instruction addresses New York plumbing codes, safety protocols, pipe layout and design, blueprint interpretation, and trade mathematics.

Completing this apprenticeship leads to journeyman status and union membership through LU #200, which provides access to collectively negotiated wages, healthcare benefits, and retirement contributions. Long Island's active housing and commercial construction sectors offer strong ongoing demand for licensed journeyman plumbers, making this a practical investment in a long-term trade career.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$30.46/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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