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Plumbing Schools in California

Jobs for Plumbing Grads in California

120,970 people in the state and 1,291,070 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Plumbing Technology/Plumber.

Plumbing Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Plumbing Jobs in California

In this state, Plumbing Technology/Plumber grads earn an average of $92,059. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,643.

Plumbing Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 7 colleges in California that offer Plumbing Technology/Plumber degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,258 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

#2

Summit College

San Bernardino

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,826 in their first year after graduation.

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills

Graduates earn a median salary of $80,351 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,565 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,209 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,298 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

#7

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,837 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

Plumbing Careers in CA

Some of the careers Plumbing Technology/Plumber majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Installation Managers 9% $57,985
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $78,994
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 4% $66,706
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 4% $83,555
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians 1% $83,502

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Plumbing Technology/Plumber.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrician 30,349
Carpentry 5,356
General Construction Trades 2,761
Building/Property Maintenance 2,023
Building Construction Technology 1,924
Construction Site Management 1,530
Building Inspection 312
Drywall Installation 254

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