Plumber / Pipefitter Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 39 registered apprenticeship sponsors training plumber / pipefitters. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
39
Union / joint programs
0
Median plumber / pipefitter wage
$54,840
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+4.5%
470 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Accurate Backflow Testing & Repair, LLC | Lexington | Single Employer |
| American Plumbing Association | North Charleston | Multiple Employer |
| AVANTech, LLC. | Columbia | Single Employer |
| Bamberg Job Corps Center | Bamberg | Single Employer |
| Carolina Conditions | Lexington | Single Employer |
| Carolina Cool | Surfside Beach | Single Employer |
| Central Carolina Heating and Air | Newberry | Single Employer |
| Clemson University Facilities | Clemson | Single Employer |
| Corley Plumbing Air Electric | Greenville | Single Employer |
| Cowart Plumbing Company | North Charleston | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Plumber / Pipefitters Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $54,840
- Average annual wage: $55,390
- Plumber / Pipefitters employed statewide: 5,480
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: +4.5%
- Average openings per year: 470
- Employment: 5,140 → 5,370
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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South Carolina Licensing for Plumber / Pipefitters
Boiler Registration
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Boiler Safety Program · agency website
Fire Sprinkler Company
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Contractors · agency website
Plumbing
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Residential Builders Commission · agency website
Fire Sprinkler Branch Company
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Contractors · agency website
Fire Sprinkler Primary Qualifying Party
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Contractors · agency website
Fire Sprinkler Extra Qualifying Party
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Board of Contractors · agency website
Plumbing Inspector
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: SC Building Codes Council · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.