Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers & Pipefitters Lu 192 JATC
at Plumbers & Pipefitters Lu 192 JATC in Cheyenne, WY
About This Program
Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 192 JATC sponsors a union Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship in Cheyenne, WY. This United Association JATC program gives apprentices access to nationally recognized union training in one of Wyoming's most active construction markets. Apprentices earn competitive wages from the first day on the job, with pay increasing at regular intervals throughout the five-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, industrial, and energy-sector projects, learning pipe installation, welding, steam and process systems, and code-compliant plumbing practices. Classroom studies cover pipefitting theory, blueprint reading, rigging and safety, trade mathematics, and the technical codes that govern Wyoming construction projects.
Graduates earn journey-level status through the United Association and are positioned to work across Wyoming's energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors. LU 192 union membership provides access to negotiated wages, health benefits, pension contributions, and a statewide network of contractors and fellow tradespeople.
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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