Plumber / Pipefitter Apprenticeships in Indiana
Indiana has 355 registered apprenticeship sponsors training plumber / pipefitters — 14 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
355
Union / joint programs
14
Median plumber / pipefitter wage
$64,560
Indiana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+3.6%
1,150 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Transmission INC Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Multiple Employer |
| DANA, INC. Union / joint | FORT WAYNE | Single Employer |
| Evansville Plumbers & Steamfitters (LU136) Union / joint | EVANSVILLE | Multiple Employer |
| GMFW-GENERAL MOTORS (Local 2209) Union / joint | ROANOKE | Single Employer |
| GMMR-GENERAL MOTORS METAL FABRICATING DIVISION Union / joint | MARION | Single Employer |
| GM Powertrain Union / joint | BEDFORD | Multiple Employer |
| INDIANAPOLIS PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS J.A.T.C. (UA Local 440) Union / joint | Indianapolis | Multiple Employer |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY FACILITY OPERATIONS Union / joint | BLOOMINGTON | Single Employer |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Single Employer |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters 166 J.A.T.C. Union / joint | FORT WAYNE | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Plumber / Pipefitters Earn in Indiana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $64,560
- Average annual wage: $69,500
- Plumber / Pipefitters employed statewide: 11,620
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +3.6%
- Average openings per year: 1,150
- Employment: 12,720 → 13,180
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Indiana Licensing for Plumber / Pipefitters
Plumbing Contractor
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency · agency website
Journeyman Plumber
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency · agency website
Plumbing Apprentice
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency · agency website
Temporary Plumbing Contractor
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency · agency website
Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Inspector/Tester
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Indiana Department of Environmental Management · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.