plumber
Plumbers install, maintain, and repair the systems that deliver clean water and safely remove waste in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. Using specialized tools, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills, they help ensure buildings operate safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.
I want to be a
plumber
and make over
$52,000
per year.
How Do I Get Started?
Interested in becoming a plumber? Start by talking with your high school counselor about enrolling in a Construction or Skilled Trades pathway. Courses in construction technology, welding, blueprint reading, and related fields can help you build the foundational skills needed for apprenticeship programs, technical training, and a successful career in the plumbing industry.
High School
Enroll in a Construction & Skilled Trades pathway.
Technical Training
Earn a certificate or associate degree through McLennan Community College or Texas State Technical College.
Apprenticeship
Gain paid, hands-on experience with licensed professionals.
Journeyman Plumber
Become licensed and work independently.
Master Plumber
Advance into leadership, specialization, or business ownership.
local Education Options
After completing a Construction or Skilled Trades pathway in high school, students can continue their education through programs at Texas State Technical College, McLennan Community College, or apprenticeship and trade training programs. These opportunities provide advanced instruction in plumbing systems, construction technology, blueprint reading, and related trades that can lead to careers as plumbers, pipefitters, project managers, and other in-demand skilled trades professionals.
McLennan Community College
Construction & Trades Workforce Training
Texas State Technical College
Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology
area industry employers
After high school, students can continue building their skills through technical certificates, associate degrees, or bachelor's degree programs. These programs prepare graduates for careers in machining, manufacturing, engineering, and industrial technology.
featured career skills
Problem Solving
Blueprint Reading
Pipe Installation
Equipment Maintenance
Customer Service
Safety Complaince
READY TO GET STARTED?
A career in plumbing offers the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding future while helping keep homes, businesses, schools, and industrial facilities running safely and efficiently. Through local education programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with Greater Waco employers, students can gain hands-on experience, earn industry-recognized credentials, and develop the skills needed for long-term success in the skilled trades. Explore your options and take the first step toward a career that is always in demand.
