Plumbers & Pipe Fitters JATC Local Union 125

Cedar Rapids, IAEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About Plumbers & Pipe Fitters JATC Local Union 125

Plumbers & Pipe Fitters JATC Local Union 125 is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Cedar Rapids, IA. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Plumber/Pipefitter. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

5101 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Plumber/Pipefitter

Time-BasedUnionPaid Training

Duration

5 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

576

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.

View full plumbercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

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.