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Plumber

Plumbers install and repair water, drainage, gas, and waste pipe systems in residential and commercial buildings. FL's booming construction market and rapid population growth create sustained demand for licensed plumbers. State licensure as a contractor requires a supervised apprenticeship plus passing the FL state exam.

FL Median Salary
$50,540
Entry Salary
$37,400
Experienced
$67,500
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: Registered Plumber to Certified Plumbing Contractor; FL state exam required for contractor license

Career Path

  1. Plumbing Apprentice
  2. Journeyman Plumber
  3. Master Plumber
  4. Plumbing Contractor
  5. Business Owner/Estimator

Top Florida Employers

Plumbing contractorsConstruction companiesFacility maintenance departmentsHotels/resorts/condosGovernment/municipal utilities

Related Programs

  • Plumbing Technology Certificate
  • Plumbing AS
  • Plumber Apprenticeship
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