Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Kentucky
Your path to Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Kentucky: wage evidence, licensing, training, apprenticeships and funding in one place.
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Wage evidence
Median and mean figures with percentiles, shown against the national figure. Suppressed values stay blank.
| Statistic | This state | National |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $31 | — |
| Median annual | $64,160 | — |
| Mean hourly | $33 | — |
| Mean annual | $68,870 | — |
| 10th percentile (hourly) | $22 | — |
| 25th percentile (hourly) | $24 | — |
| 75th percentile (hourly) | $41 | — |
| 90th percentile (hourly) | $46 | — |
Career pathway
Verified progression stages where the data provides them.
This data release provides a single verified overview stage for this selection rather than a full multi-stage ladder.
Kentucky Plumbing career pathway overview
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Entry training or apprenticeship to regulated plumbing work
Begin with applicable technical training or a registered apprenticeship route; accumulate supervised experience where required; then follow Kentucky state, contractor, or local plumbing licensing rules before independently performing regulated work. The acquired state-submitted dataset contains 8 occupation-mapped license or registration record(s) for this state; use the specific master records rather than assuming one credential covers every job scope.
Credential: State/local plumbing or contractor credential, when applicablepathway overviewVerified: Oct 8, 2026Verified career pathwayPathway is informational and does not guarantee eligibility, licensure, or employment.
Planning checklist
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Licensing & regulation
How this trade is regulated in this state, and where local research is still needed.
Primary regulatory structure
state individual licensing; contractor or business licensing
Responsible authority: Department of Housing, Building and Construction; NULL; Division of Water; Well Drillers Program; Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULL; Division of Water — Well Drillers Program
Classification verified: Oct 8, 2026
Official sourceState individual licensing
Identified
State registration
Not identified
Local / municipal licensing
Not identified
Contractor / business licensing
Identified
Federal credentialing
false
Industry certification
false
Employer-specific requirements
Not identified
Specific credential records
Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Removal Contractor
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026Contact the regulatory agency for specific information.
Regulator siteKentucky Fire Prevention Contractor - Sprinkler
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026Contact the regulatory agency for specific information.
Regulator siteBoiler Contractor
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Install, erect or repair boilers, pressure vessels and related piping. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Contact the regulatory agency for application procedures. Examinations are scheduled on second (2nd) Friday every month beginning at 8:30 a.m. Written examination required of every applicant. Minimum passing score is 70%. Examination fee of $125.00. Should you fail, you may retake at any future scheduled date. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION There are no age, residency or health requirements. Applicant must have at least three (3) years work experience. License are renewable each December 31, with a $100.00 renewal fee. There are no reciprocity agreements with any state.
Regulator sitePlumber, Journeyman
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Engages in the construction, maintenance, installation, alteration, repair, remodeling or removal, and placement of plumbing under the supervision and responsibility of a master plumber. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to read, comprehend and write. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS You may secure an application by contacting the regulatory agency. Normally the test is given on the third Saturday of February and May and on the first Saturday in August and November, or as determined by the regulatory agency. Type examination, written, drawing and practical. Passing score of 70% is allowed on one (1) phase of the examination with an overall score of 75%. Examination is in the English language. The examination fee is $50.00. Should you fail, contact the regulatory agency. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION Must be a citizen of the United States or have first papers. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There are no residency or health requirements. You must be of good moral character. Must have two (2) consecutive years experience as an apprentice under the supervision of a master or journeyman plumber. All license are renewed annually by June 30 through the regulatory agency with a renewal fee of $40.00.
Regulator siteCertified Monitoring Well Driller
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Division of Water — Well Drillers ProgramVerified: Oct 8, 2026GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION By the use of drill rigs or other drilling devices to construct water wells or monitoring wells. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Each driller is required to take and pass with a minimum score of 70%, three (3) different tests. One test is for general knowledge of drilling practices, geology and hydrology. The second tests the driller on knowledge of the type of drill rig that will be used. The final test is for monitoring well construction or water well construction. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION Must have worked for two (2) years under the supervision of a certified well driller or other suitable experience or education as determined by the regulatory agency. Monitoring well drillers also must comply with the construction standards of other federal and state regulatory programs. To retain certification must comply with the minimum standards for location, construction and modification of water wells. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (after licensure or certification) Must complete and submit documentation certifying completion of three (3) hours of training for certificate renewal. Must be renewed by July 1 of each successive year. SPECIAL COMMENTS or CONDITIONS Non-renewal of the certificate for two (2) successive years may not again be renewed without retesting.
Regulator siteSprinkler Inspector
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026Contact the regulatory agency for specific information.
Regulator siteUnderground Petroleum Storage Tank Installer/Remover Contractor
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Person or organization who installs, repairs, closes or removes an underground petroleum storage tank for an owner or operator. The non-refundable application fee is $150.00. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS An applicant requesting installer/remover contractor certification shall demonstrate experience in installation of three (3) underground petroleum storage tanks and three (3) removals of same. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Each applicant for certified contractor shall take and pass a written examination administered by the State Fire Marshal's office. Examination fee is $25.00. SPECIAL COMMENTS or CONDITIONS Applicant requesting certification as an underground storage tank contractor must show financial capability through proof of insurance. Minimum $500,000 general liability insurance and a minimum $25,000 pollution liability required. Yearly renewal necessary. No re-examination required unless failed to renew for over one (1) year. Also available "tank liner only" certification and a "cathodic protection only" certification. Details available upon request from Hazardous Materials Section, Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office, address listed below.
Regulator sitePlumber, Master
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Housing, Building and Construction — NULLVerified: Oct 8, 2026GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Assumes responsible charge, supervision, and/or direction of journeyman plumbers and apprentices as well as offers to engage in or contract the construction, installation or alteration of plumbing systems. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to read, comprehend and write. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Contact the regulatory agency for application procedures. Normally the test is given once each quarter or as determined by the regulatory agency. Written and drawing examination is given, with a passing score of 75% allowed on one (1) phase of the examination with an overall score of 80%. Examination is in the English language. The examination fee is $150.00. Should you fail, contact the regulatory agency. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION Must be a citizen of the United States or have first papers. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There are no residency or health requirements. You must be of good moral character. Must possess a journeyman plumber license for two (2) years and actively employed in plumbing in two (2) of the last five (5) years. All license are renewed annually by June 30 through the regulatory agency with a renewal fee of $150.00.
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Training options
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Registered apprenticeships
Registered programs are the default view; confirmed application status is shown separately.
Registered programs
ASHLAND PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS
ASHLAND PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programASHLANDAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky
Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programBowling GreenAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.CENTRAL KENTUCKY SPRINKLER INC
CENTRAL KENTUCKY SPRINKLER INC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programNICHOLASVILLEAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.Eddyson Plumbing LLC
Eddyson Plumbing LLC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programFlatwoodsAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.Visit programEnzweiler Building Institute
Enzweiler Building Institute — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programErlangerAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.GM Bowling Green ASSY
GM Bowling Green ASSY — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programBowling GreenAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.
Funding pathways
Direct, trade-matched and broad funding routes to investigate. Conditional awards are not guaranteed funding.
Direct individual opportunities
You apply as an individual. Eligibility is determined by the administering organization.
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship - Plumbing
PHCC Educational Foundation
Direct individual applicationupcoming cycle announcedNational scopeLegal U.S. residents in qualifying plumbing apprentice, trade-school, community-college, or related degree programs; some apprentice applicants must work for a licensed PHCC member contractor.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: 2027 application opens in January; materials due May 1, 2027.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program page
Matched to this trade
Supported by source evidence for this occupation. Specificity varies — check the eligibility summary.
mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Direct individual applicationactiveNational scopeU.S. citizens who are high-school seniors or graduates and plan an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school, subject to full program rules.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: October 31, 2026Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program pageThe Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
The Home Depot Foundation
Direct individual applicationactive rollingNational scopeIndividuals pursuing eligible construction skilled-trade education, subject to the applicable Path to Pro scholarship terms.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program page
General funding pathways to investigate
Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.
Kentucky WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway
Kentucky Career Center
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalPotentially available to WIOA-eligible participants after assessment by the state or local workforce system; training normally must satisfy applicable ETPL and individual-employment-plan rules.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: No universal deadline; contact the official workforce system before enrollment.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageFederal Pell Grant for eligible career-school and undergraduate programs
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Direct individual applicationactiveNational scopeEligible undergraduate students with financial need attending a participating institution and eligible program; trade/career programs may qualify but each program must be confirmed.
Award: $7,395Beneficiary: individualDeadline: 2026-27 FAFSA and school deadlines apply; verify on StudentAid.gov and with the school.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program pageSurvivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scopeEligible child or spouse of a veteran or service member meeting a qualifying permanent-and-total disability, death, MIA, capture, or detention condition; approved technical, vocational, apprenticeship, and OJT may qualify.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; delimiting dates and program approval vary.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageWIOA Individual Training Account and training-service pathway
State and local workforce development boards under U.S. DOL
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalNational scopeAdults, dislocated workers, and some youth who are determined eligible and in need of training may receive training services, commonly through an ITA, for an approved program/provider.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; timing and funds vary by local workforce area.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageGI Bill benefits for approved on-the-job training and apprenticeships
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scopeEligible veterans, service members, or dependents with qualifying GI Bill entitlement who enter a VA-approved OJT or apprenticeship program.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; applicant and training establishment approvals are required.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageRegistered Apprenticeship paid employment and training
Participating employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive opportunity directoryNational scopeApplicants must locate an available apprenticeship opportunity and apply directly to the employer or program sponsor; occupations and entry requirements vary.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Opportunity-specific; do not assume an opening is accepting applications.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program page