Two ways in: pay for school (212 U.S. schools offer Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services programs at certificate/associate level, median net price $8,969/yr) or get paid to train (3,721 registered apprenticeship sponsors nationwide). UA union apprenticeships pay while training; state journeyman licensing typically requires supervised hours plus exam.
State license required: Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan.
Requirements differ sharply by state — check your state's page below for the specific rule, hours, and exam, each cited to the official board.
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