Plumber/Pipefitter at United Assoc. Dallas #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters
at United Assoc. Dallas #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters in Garland, TX
About This Program
United Association Dallas #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters in Garland, Texas sponsors a five-year Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. This employer-sponsored program offers paid training for individuals who want to develop professional skills in the plumbing and pipefitting trades in one of Texas's most active construction markets.
Over five years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Training covers water supply and drainage systems, commercial and industrial pipefitting, gas piping, pipe welding, blueprint interpretation, and Texas plumbing code requirements — skills applicable to the wide variety of construction projects underway across the DFW region.
Graduates achieve journey-level standing in the plumbing and pipefitting trade, prepared for independent work on diverse commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The Dallas-Fort Worth market provides consistent demand for skilled tradeworkers, making this apprenticeship a strategic investment in a long-term career.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Texas
Plumber/Pipefitters in Texas are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
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