Plumbing career opportunities.

Your Career Path in the plumber Trade

01. Learn

01. Learn

  • Train remotely
  • Graduate in 3 months or less
  • Continuous support from The Blue Collar Team every step of the way.

02. Apprentice

02. Apprentice

  • Graduate and get hired
  • $12-$20 per/hr
  • Apprenticeship time periods vary by state.

03. Journeyman

03. Journeyman

  • Journeyman License
  • Up to $40 per/hour and/or performance pay.

04. Contractor

04. Contractor

  • Master or contract license
  • $65+ per/hr and/or performance pay.

05. Management

05. Management

  • General Manager
  • Service Manger
  • Field Supervisor
  • $50+ per/hr or salary plus bonus

06. Owner

06. Owner

  • Start your own company
  • Pay: unlimited

Become a plumber

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average service and repair plumber income ranges from $45,000 to $57,000, and experienced plumbers can make over $100,000 annually. With the plumbing industry poised to grow by 12 to 14 percent by 2030, beginning one’s own company offers income opportunities only limited by the hours in a day.

Now is the ideal time to position yourself in this growing trade.

The industry, by numbers

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Graduate in as little as 3 months

$45k+

Average plumber can make between $45k and $57k a year

$100k+

Experienced plumber can make over $100,000 annually

12%+

Projected industry growth through 2030

Study at The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School

The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School provides the instruction and education to prepare our students for entry-level work in the plumbing trade and then matches them with the business owners who want to hire them. We train people and produce professionals.

Our online trade school gets you job-ready in months, not years—all falling within a low-cost tuition with flexible payment options available.

You can expect
  • Learn a trade – with the 3D/VR tools trades professionals use.
  • Get Hired- We have hundred’s of jobs that need to be filled right away.
  • Begin a new and rewarding career as a plumber.

Our advanced plumber course curriculum

You can expect
  • 3D simulation training software shows you step-by-step all that you need to know to become an immediate success in the field.
  • 11+ Service Plumber Course Basics
  • 7+ Piping Systems and Maintenance Courses
  • 4+ Troubleshooting Courses
  • 6+ Business Skills for the Trades Courses
  • Coursework focuses on industry fundamentals, tools, and safety.
  • Resume and interview readiness online training
  • Guaranteed job interviews.

Plumbing career opportunities are here and we can prepare you for professional success.