How Much Money Do Plumbers Make?
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2019
- Probably the most asked question I get is: How much money do plumbers make? This question is kind of hard to answer because the area you're in has a lot to do with it.
But today I'm going to talk to you about what plumbers make in the Dallas area at various levels of licensure and if they're in the union or not! Again this is kind of a scale, and the amount you can make as a plumber might be higher or lower.
Big cities like New York and LA pay plumbers A LOT more than they do here in Dallas, which is more than they pay in small towns. But we're going to talk about all that and more in this video. Enjoy!
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I’m a plumbing helper and getting paid $11 an hour at 21 years old, I know it’s not much but knowledge and experience is more valuable in the long run.
Keep up that attitude you will go far
Brandon Ruiz Great work mate. Keep buying tools as
You go and build your tool kit.
20 year old working with me makes 15 hr and he don't know shit, you might re-evaluate with them
That's s bit low to start, but each state and area is different as a plumbing owner we start our helpers more. You may want to learn a few things then ask for a raise if not look around for a different shop.
Stick with it. You will make a good salary and have good benefits in the long run. I wish more people would study skilled trades. Plumbers in my area in Virginia charge about $125/hour.
I do hvac..but I work alongside plumbers..those guys are sooooo under appreciated..God Bless The plumbers...without them we would be dead
Much appreciated. Many risks thier health onsite in service to provide long-term protection.
I have invested in CBRN masks to allow for toxic scenarios or heavy carbon monoxide exposure from a torch in confined areas. Different 40mm cans help out for smoke or glue fumes. Most of everything I install has a P65 cancer warning label. I hate to install water heaters and faucets I know cause cancer but that is what we are supplied. Many of the processes I go through to repair expose me to cancerous or just physically dangerous scenarios. It is important to keep a clean home/site and beware about what your working on.
I am a apprentice plumber here in Illinois. First I started as a drain and sewer technician I show the company that I had what it needed to be a plumber. I make really good money almost the double as before coming from the dental/medical field. I have 4 yrs of experience and this will be my first as a apprentice and I will be very close to 70,000 for this yr. I dont make money per hr. I make %
Im 16 living in MA and all my friends wants to go to college while i want to go to trade school. Everybody breaks my chops about it but little do they know...
I'm a freshman Going to trade school Living in MA. I was also in the same siruaton. I am currently looking at plumbing and I totally think you should go. Its a great way to start a career and if you don't like it you can always transfer out.
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Same. I’m from England and my dads a plumber. He earns £90,000 working 5 days a week.
chi chi How much of that does he keep though? If your dad is self employed he’s gonna have a lot of expenses, tools, materials, van lease etc. I wanna get into trades but I know the overhead is very high so I just wonder if it’s worth it
I have been a union plumber for 32 years started as an apprentice then journeyman and Foreman now I am a General Foreman I run the work and make about 150 K year I love my job!!
And hopefully love the trade. Do you ever wish you’d have picked a different trade?
How much were you making as an apprentice?
@@RogerWakefield lol u got aired
I’ve been plumbing for about 9 months now and I make an average of $25-30 an hour on a commission base pay. I’ve learned the trade really fast and take pride in my work and I’ve been on the road on my own for the past 6 months.
How’s it going
@@lukeloftis2056 lol
Sounds fun! Best of luck
How much plumber apprenticeship cost?
@@lion-xu2yb free if you start off as a laborer or helper. I’m not sure how the union works but yeah once a apprentice spot opens up in a plumbing company you can get it. (depending on your state journeyman to apprentice ratio, you could get it quick or you might be waiting years until apprenticeship spot opens up)
I am a plumber in Houston Texas and I started out as a apprentice in 2003 and I have been at the same company since 2005 to present I love plumbing it is the best career ever..I make close to 86,000 a yr and I wanna make more..
j smith can you told me in wich high deman(having tons of job opportunity) and good salery.
1.heavy vehicle mechanic
2.plumber, pipe fitter
3.hvac
4.truck driver
This is a great career!
That's really good movie.
@@imranrind414 tbh plumbing would be a better choice
That's pretty good for Texas. In California someone in service for that long would maybe be around $125k-150k if they were with a really good company. Factor in the cost of living and ur doing good man. I'm about to start as an apprentice hopefully and ill be making $15/hr for awhile
Looking into going to Service over at beautiful San Diego,CA, I was blessed with an oppurtunity to have the company hire me starting at 12 an hour with no experience and have them pay for everything, uniforms, training and benefits. I start this week and I'm pretty stocked at the opportunity. Your channel has definetely made a positive impact on my career choice, keep them coming!
I hope you are learning a lot!
well Said. all very true.
I run my own company and it took a lot of hard work. You have to enjoy working and working hard for a living. I charge over $100 an hour, and i turn down work every day. If you build your business the correct way, which is making sure the job is done professionally and done correctly and making sure the customer is always happy, it doesn't matter how much it costs.
Im still learning every day, and every job is different in its own way, thats why i love my job as a plumber.
Good luck
Hello Roger! I'm about to start college this winter, and since I have no connections here in canada I'm planning to take a pre apprenticeship course of Plumbing in college (I also have no knowledge in it at all). I'm 22, undergrad of computer science not planning on pursuing it again (back in Philippines) realizing sitting in an office looking on a screen for hours and hours ain't for me. I've been always hesitant to take this trade but since I started watching your videos I realized it's worth the shot. Keep up the good work on educating people such as myself. And thank you for the great plumbing career contents 🙏
Thank you so much for providing information on this topic. A while ago I decided that I did not want any type of desk job or to go to college and your page has helped me learn so much more about plumbing. I have watch through you videos and I have a few questions(im from Arkansas by the way and a 10th grader).
1. Do I work while I go to trade school
2. What are some of the union benefits
3. How often would we receive raises if I was a Union plumber
Thank you in advance
Hi I'm new to your channel and for the past years I've been thinking about becoming a plumber. I always had the thought that many Americans doesn't like to do the dirty work and I'm willing. I'm from Chicago but now stay in Carbondale, Il. I love what you're doing and currently trying to catch up on your videos
Im currently working for a plumbing company in California and I been working here for 2 years now but we do residential housing tracks , basically from under the slabs , to rough ins drain , vents , gas , and water lines being pex , and my goal one day would be to own my own company one day !!
Thank you for the video Roger!
@AZZEDDINE CHOUKRI You are welcome. What about my videos do you like best?
Master plumber is what I want to become in Denmark. Happy I came across your page, hope to see you in the future :):)
@Muhammad Khaliif I think we should all strive to become a Master of our Profession. Good for you . How close are you?
The Expert Plumber I haven’t even started the course I’m going to start January and have spoken to the school already... I am determined to be a student of the game of life, formal education and self education. The plan is to be finished by the age of 24 but I’ll be hustling throughout my 20s to be in the possible position in my 30s. (The learning never stops) thank you for the reply :)
I'm in SC. I have a desire to learn a trade, Plumbing seems like an awesome place to start.
Kyle Harrison plumbing is amazing. I absolutely love the career that I have chosen. Most plumbers really enjoy what they have and that makes it all worth while...
Join your local union hall
Christopher Wallace Nooooo
Im a 5th yr union apprentice making $39 in canada and a licensed plumber makes $45 (residential) sounds like u guys are underpaid
@@torxx12 premuch in the usa
Great Channel i Love the USA. Greetings from a fellow Plumber from Germany 👍
Great Video! I'm an experienced plumbers helper
I just started as a plumber apprentice, I’m from tx but moved to lake city Michigan we do residential from running water lines to in floor heating boilers PVC pipe pretty much all of it it’s just me and a master plumber these are great videos thank you keep making them my question is how to start your own business not now but in the next 4 to 5 years
Sergio Gonzalez subscribe and keep watchin these videos. We are also creating Plumbing Training Videos as a course. After that will be Plumbing Marketing courses...
@@RogerWakefield i wanna be master plumber
IM in Mn. I just started college for a two year plumbing degree. I turn 27 on Oct 19th and I'm kicking myself for not starting sooner. I'm making 15 bucks an hour working as a chef. I have 3 kids now and the goal is to buy that 20 acre farm so the kids have plenty of room to play!. I will be a master plumber someday!
Smart man!
i am so happy i watch this video as i was not sure where i am as a plumber.but now i know that i am not an apprentice i am not yet a journeyman i am a trades man
Hey Rodger I live in NJ and I'm interested in learning residential plumbing outside the union and do service work cause I'm used to that. I've plumbed with PVC not gas pipes.
Thank you I enjoyed listening to you
I would know more about the difference between commercial and residential?
Open shop apprentice in the katy area of texas; started at 12/ hour. Im riding around with my journeyman doing grounds. It can be pretty tough with the heat. And my journeyman speaks English as a second language so I'm brushing up on my spanish.
I've been union for 20+ years in Chicago. Only advice I have is save your money because when times get slow and layoffs come around the union won't do much to help. U sit on the bench and wait. But make sure to lay them dues!!
I can say that the area has a massive impact on pay from my personal experience. I moved from FL to WA and in back to back years more than doubled my gross income with the same qualifications and job types.
I'm in the tile trade and i do full bathroom remodels. My income tripled after I moved to WA from Florida 😁😁 The only problem is that homes cost 2x as much in WA 😥 That might also be the reason why we get paid more....The houses cost more and people's income is higher.
Now we need to hear the story on how you got fired for your non union attitude
@g s it's really funny. I just believe in being honest with people always. I tell students, plumbers, and company owners exactly how I feel. I don't think that everything the union does is perfect. But, I do believe that the union is the best thing available! Are you union or non-union?
The union has some political associations with which NO in plumber in DC is in agreement.
It's all about the money, though.
@@OaksArmorial the union and other agencies also spend a lot of money behind the scene to help make sure that plumbers licenses and training are kept in tact. That is amazing.
@@RogerWakefield yes because in a union your salary goes up regardless. Whereas in a non union company your working with thieves and they teach you how to steal.
Non union! Never have been never will be, I do just fine without it.
master plumber here owner 25 years michigan just found you, great you tube channel
@jim bowman I have people on here looking for jobs in Michigan. How is work there? What part of Michigan?
Just changed my trade again lol I am becoming a apprentice plumber next week. Rather excited. Been a welder, was a stone/ brick mason for 6 years but plumbers and electricians seem to have it the best sense it’s mandatory to live where as stone and stuff is all just pretty. Haha bad pay no benefits unless you own your own company.
Hey Roger, love your channel! I just completed my first semester of plumbing at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and am beyond happy with my decision. I was curious if people who have a college education start off making more than a person who is coming into the company to start learning?
No, A person can be just released from prison and can make more money than you cause he has more experience , in field experience counts
Hello
I’m in Arlington Texas, I want to do commercial, service, & union. I’m still just learning about this really and would like your help please.
You should make a video for us plumbers who want to be superintendent and become our own boss and the steps to make it work !
Are you in a training program?
In NYC about to turn 18 in December, gonna start open shop commercial new construction🙏🏽
I started at $11 per hour, then $12 after 6 months, then $13 at 1 year. Then $15 when I transferred companies. I got to $16 per hour until a received my tradesman license. Then I made $72K my first and only full year as a tradesman. I made 92K in 2021 as a first year journeyman. There is money to be made. I love my career choice and that’s why I am successful. Never limit your possibilities!
Hii good morning
92k in a year as a first year journeyman? You must've worked insane amounts of overtime. New journeyman where I'm at are lucky to break $30 an hour which is honestly underpaid for their skill.
Clarence Creek, Ontario, Canada. Would love to be a master plumber and work for residential contractor doing new plumbing and service calls as well.
Hello Roger. I got hurt working on the river and can no longer safely do that job. I am trying to find a new path in life and I am really wanting to become a plumber in Kentucky for residential. I also would like to be union. Any help would be great and I love the videos and your personality to always help people .
Hey Roger. I have commented a few times and to answer your one question about residential or commercial, I honestly want to learn both. My company is letting me choose and I am debating on what but as I have said people keep telling me go commercial because its better experience. Me personally I want skill more than anything and I really really have a lot of motivation to doing good in this trade. I want to be able to figure it all out. From either maintenance or straight up building and putting pipe together from scratch. I aim high and just want to be successful. I am already loving everything I see and hear about it all just because the opportunities are endless. Now the union or non-union I am wondering how I can approach that. Say I stick with my company long enough to get my license and decide maybe a union is better for me. How would that work?
Love this Roger. I want to switch gears from my marketing career into a trade...and I pick plumbing based on my interest and the demand in the field. I just don't know which one. Service or Construction? Construction is great, but eventually people will stop building houses, no? I'd like to do residential just because there is more opportunity but I just don't know. I'm in the Los Angeles, California area...looking for some guidance.
There is no stop on construction, even during this COVID crisis. When I say there is no stop in construction I am talking about big jobs like new apartment, office building, schools, hospitals. Hospitals is granted a 3-4 year jobs. The biggest job that is currently active at my job is a hospital that is granted 5 years! It’s currently the biggest job the company has done (financially).
The company I’m at is teaching me on the job and I’ve started my apprenticeship and hopefully afterwards I’ll start to learn hvac and propane cause we do all of it.
What r u making and where do you live?
I started plumbing in 2009. I have my Journeyman licences with just under a year left for my time to qualify to take master test. I live northwest of Houston about 50 miles to downtown. Ive done mostly residential service and remodel. While I love the repair side, it seems like companies ive worked for push for making the up sale. If the customer knows what they want, thats one thing. But I can't tell a customer they need a Navien 240A when a Rheem 50 gallon is already more than enough for their home and family with out feeling like a dirt bag scammer. Im on the lower end of the journeyman pay scale and feel like i make an honest wage without making up sales. I will get that master licences soon and based off the people who always ask if I do side work, I will be in the upper pay scale without any guilt.
How much time does it take to get masters license?
I'm a californian electrician, but I enjoy your videos and try to clean what I can from your advice anyways
*glean
I’m in New Jersey I’ve been doing plumbing for 34 years and I consider myself a plumber even though I never bought into the night school thing which is y I’m not a master plumber I work for one of the largest plumbing co in our state I’m a foreman for them and make between 90 to 150 k a year I love my job I love to look how pretty the pipes are before they hide it between the Sheetrock I’m in commercial now for 20 pls years which I prefer bit did residential for approx 14 years HATED IT lolol anyone considering the trades I’ve never starved and my family don’t do without but I’m 53 years old now and gonna start my school to become licensed Ugghh 🤣🤣 I just love the work and the people that I work with and for u can’t go wrong brother 👍👍👍👍 god bless all
Im in Dallas Texas looking at pipefitting school. "Plumbers and Steamfitters Dallas" They have Plumbing, HVAC and Pipe fitters programs. Can you tell me the difference from the pipe fitters compared to Plumbing?
I’m a senior in high school and I’ve taken 2 years of plumbing. I strive to be a master plumber. I would like to go to TSTC in Waco and learn more about the trade. I feel like plumbing is for me. Is there any tips I can do right now as a student in high school??
Tradesman here, looking for a good opportunity to grow. Have journeyman hours, but haven't been able to take the tests. East texas area. This is all great information.
I work in a steel mill but I'm thinking about going into Plumbing so I can get back out to Colorado or perhaps even travel doing it
I live in NJ I JUST TURN 30 and I really want to become a master plumber.
Please where should i start?
I will like to focus on residential ( new construction)
I got into plumbing three months ago. I’m currently doing service calls for residential and commercial buildings, mainly sewer and drain cleaning, and unclogging toilets.
What is it like working in the union and what are the requirements to get in? I live in San Francisco
I'm assuming is who you know just like in every other line of work. I'm currently looking for union apprenticeships myself.
Stay with service few years your worth 100 bucks an hour!
Eric Knowles yes but that’s not even close to what we make an hour 😂
It sure is buddy. If you work for yourself. And when you are a good service guy. You most certainly can easily.
Eric Knowles how does one get started working for themselves? Start an LLC?
I’m in New York and I think I want to do residential but I would be fine with doing commercial as well. I would like to do new construction and union. Might try to get into the Local 1 Plumbers Union as well.
@Nick Geraci good luck. I have met many instructors from Local 1 and they are a great group of guys! Are you in plumbing already?
Applications are available in June hopefully we don’t have to camp out lol
I work for an open shop company as a plumbing service tech and pay is based strictly on commission so its up to you how much you wanna make. Can make anywhere from $0-$5,000 a week plus full benefits
I'm a second year I already make 20 an hr and still have 2 years before getting my license. Plumbing is well worth the pay
I want to pursue a career in plumbing, and later run my own company but I am in South Africa
I am a supervisor at FedEx freight and I am about to quit and start an a apprentice ship as a plumber taking the leap of faith
That is awesome! Good luck to you Mr. Money Manny💰😎
You asked to leave a public comment and where we're from I live in Florida and plumbing for 30 years now I'm doing service learned from the ground up I work for a small company what is the pay scale in Florida
I started in the union as an apprentice and by my second year I felt really head back working under lazy journeyman. One thing that sucks about unions is no matter the skill or work ethic everyone makes the same which is bullshit. Half way through my third year I had enough and left a very large commercial contractor doing new construction and service for a residential service company and money wise it's not even close. I'm working on commission instead of hourly and commission is significantly more than hourly. In Atlanta the scale is $31. Since leaving the union I've been hitting low six figure years and for the most part work about 40 hours.
The union is good for what it is, but 5 years for me was way too long to wait to make the money when I could perform like a journeyman. In hindsight I'm glad I went though the union and applied myself and anyone looking to get into the trade I point them in that direction as it's a great way to learn if you take it seriously, but once you have a good grasp of plumbing the union it's not the end all be all like they make it out to be especially if you do service work. For me there next step is start my own business.
So from is the union valuable from Apprentice to Journey man? Or to Master plumber?
@charles king I joined the union after 17 years open shop. You are right there are people in the union that aren't working as hard as others. There are also people working open shop that are lazy. After being in the union a couple of years I have always made more than scale. To me the benefits of the union are the pension plan, 401k , and the insurance. I know that those 3 things set the union apart from every other option. Owning your own business is a great option for all of us!
@Ronald Marroquin it has been great for me for all of my licensing. Where are you in plumbing now?
@@RogerWakefield I'm not doing plumbing yet, right now I just want to get as familiar as possible about this career I want to get into since I'm about to graduate from high school this month. I'm from New Jersey
I was open shop for 4 yrs and thought the state kept up with hrs. I was wrong and couldn't find or remember where all I worked. I had medical problems and never went to a dr cuz I never had insurance since the military. And no one in open shop wanted to pay good. Only about 11 an hr. I got into local 146 in ft worth and got ins. Went to a dr. and found several serious problem. Got it all straitened out and making 20.20 an hr now. I do agree with it not being to fair with everyone getting the same pay. I can do all the journeyman work. Even was given my own help to help me do almost an entire copper victolic system by ourselves. He was 1st year and didnt know anything at first. I have experience in commercial and residential, new remodel and repair.
I’m 30 years old in Houston tx, I want to own my own renovation company in Houston to restore older houses and realize the need to learn plumbing as a base before going into company ownership. I’m fine not sure if union offers better benefits than non union in Houston , but I would like benefits if the union offers better options i would go union. I’d prefer to work on new construction residential starting out just to visualize the process I’d be working on in the future. I appreciate any information you can give me on reaching these goals Roger.
Hey boss! Would love to join. I’m in California. Would like to be more on the commercial side preferably and hopefully union. Any advice if you’re even still on here! Thanks big man!
I'm looking to get into plumbing. I definitely more interested new construction. Just haven't decided commercial or residential
Taking pre apprenticeship Plumbing at Job Corps when I finish and get my certification what would you recommend. Apprenticeship or just join a union?
I’m at the Maryland and DC area and I want to get into the plumbing And do New construction any local or company that is a good place to start as an apprentice
Plenty of companies in that area
Hey Roger,
I’ve been going to school for a while here in Arkansas, and I would like to know, do you have any tips for getting your foot in the door as an apprentice? I am sure the school will help but it seems most places around me won’t hire for one reason or another. With no experience how do you get started?
Hey I have some questions about plumbing I’m from Nebraska and I just want to know if it a right fit for me
Hey I’m thinking about plumbing looks like a good job I’m thinking about going to trade school since I’m in high school and learn the trade and get started doin it and I would like to own my own company one day I’m just wondering what would be the fastest way to be able to buy my own company
I’m starting on August first with UA Local 262 here in Juneau AK. Im 36 so I feel kinda old to be starting something new.
Just moved to Fort Worth. Thinking about jumping ship on my job and joining a plumbing Union
I’m in New York upstate and I wanna try going on my own but I am an hvac apprentice I almost finished my 5 year I’m interested in plumbing and I’m actually way more skilled in it. What should I do to get a masters for this the fastest.
I’m in Tampa I just signed up for plumbing school it starts in April we have a lot of new communities and condos and apartments being built in Tampa and surrounding suburbs I hope to get in to construction I’m open minded though
Hey how is it going for you
I’ve been working as a union plumber for a hospital for just under two years now. I have no certifications just knowledge. What do I need to do to get the credentials I need to be considered a journeyman?
Sir I am looking into plumbing as a career and am a young man from Ohio. Is there any information or questions you could answer for me, I know this is an older video but I've benefited greatly from your videos and thank you for all your great work
I started my apprenticeship a month ago. My eldest brother is teaching me and he’s also my foreman. I was started at 15.25 because I have high expectations due to my brothers great reputation ( they expect me to run jobs at a 2 year lol) . We get a 2.50 raise every year for 4 years then we negotiate our pay when we graduate. So far I’m loving it.
I’m also still in college. I hated my first couple years so I think I’m dropping out to
Continue plumbing. I’d rather be appreciated and make 30k as an apprentice then spend 120k to only make less than a journeyman lol
So you’re in the union then?
Commercial / residential because i work for a hospital right now in oklahoma non-union
@Roger Wakefield
What companies will hire apprentices in the Houston or katy area? I have no expierence I'm looking to do residential/ commercial service
I’m currently interest in this area too were you able to find companies that hire apprentices with no experience in the area ?
It just depends on how much sewer pipe you can take to the face. How much time you're willing to spend in a pit, how much time you're willing to spend in the basement level of a parking garage.
It's all about how hard you are willing to work for it!
What’s the difference between residential and commercial plumbing?
I make anywhere from 3-5k a week with 22% commission and any material costs under 1000$ doesn’t have materials taken out of your commission. There’s different tiers of revenue that increase your percentage too, at 18k we get 27% commission. It’s a win for the owner, the worker, and the customer. It all depends on where you live though. The best part of it all is i’m only 21 with 3 years experience.
Good job brother this is the career I want to get into after high school
I liked this video. I think a trade like this might be good for me because I want a good career. But I can't seem to stand the thought of going to college for 8 to 10 years to become a doctor or lawyer or something I want a technical kind of training
Can you work union then move to open shop after becoming a journeyman, or master?
Hey I’m in the Indianapolis, Indiana area & looking to get into the plumbing industry. Don’t really know yet about being commercial or residential. Maybe residential but I am interested in joining a union. Any help on getting in somewhere as a apprentice??
1. Lewiston Maine, USA
2. Commercial
3. New Construction
4. Union
5. Master Plumber
@Timothy Paul great information brother. How many years have you been plumbing? Do you learn anything from these videos? If so p[lease tell everyone you know about my channel!!! Thanks!
I am in San jose. I want to do residential service plumbing within a Union. I am heading into the union tomorrow to get some information.
Hope you answer this ! Im 26 and i want to learn this craft because of immigration .. however if there another occupation is more Required I can learn that .. could you help me ?
How do I learn more? I am a 2nd year apprentice working open shop it feels very loose at my current company.
I live at fortwanye Indiana
I wanna get started with plumbing right after im done with highschool and I dont know how to get started.
I’m in Dallas and want to do residential
I have tried 2 companies to start plumbing almost made it two years never got any where first company was great just could make enough to feed the family 2nd company in north texas was terrible they half assed everything and I'm not that kind of person also made 11 an hr on first company 7.25 the next so if you know any union plumbing jobs I would love to hear
Just found your page thanks for the content I am journeyman and the owner of B and B plumbing in PA you are preaching I went from making 12.50 hour to where I am now on point to making 250000 this year ski is the limit but you have to hustle every day
Is your company mainly service? and also when you started plumbing, did you start out at residential or new construction, which would you think is better, I am about to start my apprenticeship and really interested and eager to get into plumbing, thanks
@urban plumber I am glad you found it. Congrats on moving up and starting your own company. What was your biggest headache?
Finding good employees / people that are trainable I want to teach my trade but kids now days don't want to work hard
@@urbanplumber6755i want to work with you. I'm currently in Omaha but i can move to PA.
I’m looking to become a plumber in Cincinnati Ohio was thinkin about trade school but after being at my job 12 years i think I’ll do better getting a apprenticeship threw threw the union waiting on them to start accepting applications again this year!!
@brandon adams that is a great way to start. I think the union has a good training program in most cities.
The Expert Plumber for sure sounds like a great opportunity I got my packet Monday I’m studying for the aptitude test now any tips on what to study the most
I remember writing on here a year ago now I’m 8 months into my first year apprenticeship with local 392 in Cincinnati doing plumbing setting toilets finishing up a concert venue blessed for the opportunities seen people come and go threw lay offs but I’m still working learning something new everyday and still watch your videos best decision I ever made!
I walked away from my apprenticeship to go back to bartending. I’m 34 years old trying to buy a house and banks don’t approve a low wage in the teens. Other then opening your own business it’s hard to see the pay perk at least for the first 7 years
Good evening Mr. Wakefiled, I want to begin my career as a plumber. I'm located in Duncanville, Tx and interested in residential plumbing for service. I've applied for different companies but have yet to hear from any of them. I'm kind of stuck on what to do next. I've just been learning as much as I can for the mean time. If you could help point me in the right direction I would be most thankful.
Hey Roger, I’ve been watching your channel for for a few months now. My dads been plumbing for 30+ years in the service industry and makes good money, I wanted to take after him for I got a laborer job 2 months ago. It’s going great, I’m learning a lot, but there’s no service department at this job it’s only rough in’s. Before I get my journeyman’s license I would like to have experience in service as well, do you think it would be a good idea to transfer to a service type apprentice job after a couple years here?
Service is great. I started in residential new construction, moved to commercial new construction, then to residential service and finally onto commercial service which is hands down my favorite. It is nice to see the things you have been building, how they work and how they don’t work and how they hold up over the years. It will make you way more valuable. But always start in new construction. It will help you in service because you can x ray vision a structure when you walk in.
Hello Mr. Wakefield I live in south suburban Chicago and I really am interested in getting into the plumbing career as soon as possible. Commercial plumbing residential plumbing I’m interested in the whole plumbing aspect. I love being able to use my hands and getting dirty. I’m always ready for a challenge in anything I set my mind to I am 19 years old and would love to get my foundation on plumbing experience as quickly as possible.
I'm debating on what Union I want to join (job wise) and was wondering if I could ask you some questions
Do you know what you’d make per hour in Michigan?
I’m interested in becoming a master plumber. I want train to work on residential and commercial contracts so I can work on homes and hotels. As for owning a small business, I honestly would have to base my drive for that next step on how well I perform the job as a plumber. I’m currently in Maryland on the east coast and I have no experience in the field.
@Julius Ragin you just have to get started and see how well you like it! Are you in plumbing yet?
No
+Julius Ragin I would check out the union. You can get a great education there. What made you pick plumbing?
I am a master tile man, I’ve been building custom showers for 15 years in Orlando Florida. I want to become a master plumber now to add to my portfolio, and to allow me to perform the necessary plumbing on job sites. What do you suggest for getting started on my journey to becoming a master plumber here in Florida?
I hope your knees will hold up as a tile guy, i do plumbing for 10years as an owner and i couldnt do that tile thing that you guys are doing.
Got hired on as a plumbing apprentice at 18 an hour. I wanted to know which side of plumbing is best to learn to be recession proof. I know all aspects but which one specifically
ICI service plumbing!
Im currently 18 years old just graduated high school living outside of Austin tx. I want to get my plumbing license and want to get into the local union as an apprentice how do I do so ?
I'm in Dallas texas and I want to get started in plumbing ASAP
Matt Hawkins what kind of plumber do you want to be?
Hello Rodger thank u so much for the reply. I would love to get training on residential plumbing. What steps do I need to take?
I live in Houston Texas and I want to become a commercial plumber while being in a union
@WHO 1357 have you applied to Local 68?
I will on Monday to get started
Local 68 journeyman plumber here!!
WHO 1357 H-town I’m 17 what do I do I live near Houston
Hey I live in Joplin Missouri 2 hrs away from Tulsa and Kansas city I want to be a plumber but it's hard to get foot in the door what would u recommend
Post your resume to reddit and ask for constructive criticism
@Omar Arreola what is the biggest plumbing company around you? What type of plumbing do they do?
I'm from Lebanon and honestly you need to move where the work is. I looked at the locals in Springfield and KC and they didn't have much. Dallas is where it's at for years to come. If you want the money, gotta follow it.
@@lolpantsification I'm from Springfield. Was thinking either moving to Austin or dallas or florida.