Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Nevada
Your path to Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Nevada: 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 | $30 | — |
| Median annual | $61,610 | — |
| Mean hourly | $34 | — |
| Mean annual | $71,510 | — |
| 10th percentile (hourly) | $20 | — |
| 25th percentile (hourly) | $23 | — |
| 75th percentile (hourly) | $43 | — |
| 90th percentile (hourly) | $57 | — |
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.
Nevada Plumbing career pathway overview
- 1
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 Nevada state, contractor, or local plumbing licensing rules before independently performing regulated work. The acquired state-submitted dataset contains 2 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
These are planning actions, not newly asserted legal requirements.
- Confirm the licensing or registration body for your state
- Check local or municipal requirements for your area
- Compare training and registered apprenticeship options
- Review funding pathways you may be eligible for
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Licensing & regulation
How this trade is regulated in this state, and where local research is still needed.
Local research needed. Licensing requirements can vary by city or county. Confirm requirements with your local authority before relying on state-level guidance alone.
Primary regulatory structure
state individual licensing; local or municipal licensing; contractor or business licensing
Responsible authority: State Contractors' Board; Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources; Water Resources Division; Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources — Water Resources Division
Classification verified: Oct 8, 2026
Official sourceState individual licensing
Identified
State registration
Not identified
Local / municipal licensing
Identified
Contractor / business licensing
Identified
Federal credentialing
false
Industry certification
false
Employer-specific requirements
Not identified
Specific credential records
Drilling Wells & Installing Pumps Contractor (C23)
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: State Contractors' BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026Applicants must: 1) Have four years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in the specific classification in which he/she is applying. The experience must have been obtained within the preceding 10 years. Training received at an accredited college or university may be used to satisfy a portion of the required experience. 2) Prove financial responsibility (the board determines the amount of the bond that will be required.) 3) Possess good character and provide 4 reference certificates from individuals with firsthand knowledge of the applicant's experience. 4) Pass the Contractors Management Survey (CMS) exam. 5) Pass the applicable trade exam, if required for the specific license. Exams are given daily in Las Vegas, on various days in Reno, and on a limited basis in Elko. Visit the website for more detailed information on the requirements and application process. There are currently no sub classifications in this license category. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: initial application--$300; initial license and biennial renewal--$600; Residential Recovery Fund Assessment (for residential contractors only) based upon monetary license limit--$200 - $1,00; CMS and Trade exam: exam provider sets the fee.
Regulator siteWell Driller
local onlyScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseWell DrillerRegulator: Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources — Water Resources DivisionVerified: Oct 8, 2026Well drillers must be licensed by the Water Resources Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to operate in Nevada. (Note: Contractor licensing for Well Drilling and Pump Installation (C-23) is listed separately. C-23 licensing is required if you own a drilling rig.) Applicants must have at least two years of full-time well drilling experience, submit an application with references and child support information, and pass a three-part examination given in the following order: 1) A written part to determine knowledge of the well drilling rules and regulations (a score of at least 80% is required). 2) Identification of a well location on a topographic map by a full legal description. 3) An oral interview to determine drilling experience and knowledge of drilling techniques. Each part of the examination must be successfully completed to qualify to take the next part and receive a license. The examination is given once every three months in Carson City and Las Vegas. Continuing education credits are required for license renewal. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application--$100; annual license renewal--$50.
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Training options
Verified current training programs. Availability, tuition and delivery mode are separate facts.
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Registered apprenticeships
Registered programs are the default view; confirmed application status is shown separately.
Registered programs
ABC NV Chapter - Reno
ABC NV Chapter - Reno — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programRENOAgency: 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.Johnson Controls Fire Protection
Johnson Controls Fire Protection — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programRenoAgency: 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.PLUMBERS LOCAL 350 JATC
PLUMBERS LOCAL 350 JATC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programSPARKSAgency: 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.PLUMBERS LOCAL 525 JATC
PLUMBERS LOCAL 525 JATC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programLAS VEGASAgency: 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.PLUMBING HEATING COOLING CONTRACTORS OF NV
PLUMBING HEATING COOLING CONTRACTORS OF NV — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programHendersonAgency: 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.Plumbers Local 525 JATC HVAC
Plumbers Local 525 JATC HVAC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programLAS VEGASAgency: 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.
The 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 pagemikeroweWORKS 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 page
General funding pathways to investigate
Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.
Nevada WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
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 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 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 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 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 page