Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Oklahoma
Your path to Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Oklahoma: 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 | $28 | — |
| Median annual | $57,970 | — |
| Mean hourly | $28 | — |
| Mean annual | $58,970 | — |
| 10th percentile (hourly) | $18 | — |
| 25th percentile (hourly) | $22 | — |
| 75th percentile (hourly) | $36 | — |
| 90th percentile (hourly) | $40 | — |
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.
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state, contractor, or local plumbing licensing rules before independently performing regulated work. The acquired state-submitted dataset contains 7 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: Plumbing and Building Inspection; Construction Industries Board; Oklahoma Water Resources Board; Oklahoma State Department of Environmental Quality; (WQD) Water Quality Certification; Oklahoma Corporation Commission; Petroleum Storage Tank Division; Plumbing and Building Inspection — Construction Industries Board; Oklahoma State Department of Environmental Quality — (WQD) Water Quality Certification; Oklahoma Corporation Commission — Petroleum Storage Tank Division
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
Plumbing Inspector
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Plumbing and Building Inspection — Construction Industries BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026JOB DESCRIPTION: A plumbing inspector inspects plumbing installations for conformance to governmental codes, sanitation standards, and construction specifications. Inspects commercial and industrial plumbing systems for conformance to the plumbing laws and codes and approved plans and specifications. Inspect water-supply systems, drainage and sewer systems, water heater installations, and air and gas piping systems for approved materials, specified pipe sizes and connections, required grade and fitting, approved back-flow prevention devices, required bracing, ventilation, and air-and-water tightness. Inspects building sites for soil type to determine fill conditions, water table level, site layout, seepage rate, and other conditions. The inspector interviews plumbers (construction) working in jurisdiction to determine possession of valid occupational licenses. Reviews pluming permit applications and verifies payment of fees. Reviews complaints concerning alleged violations of the plumbing code, gathers evidence, and appears in court as a witness. Keeps records of inspections performed, actions taken, and corrections recommended and secured.
Regulator sitePlumbing Journeyman
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Plumbing and Building Inspection — Construction Industries BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026JOB DESCRIPTION: A journeyman plumber installs, alters, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixture for supplying water, heating water, and disposing of sewage in structures. The journeyman plumber must follow building plans and instructions from supervisors, and work with hand and power tools. Journeyman plumbers work for plumbing contractors engaged in residential, commercial, or industrial work.
Regulator siteCommercial Installation of Water Well Pumps
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Oklahoma Water Resources BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026JOB DESCRIPTION: A water well pump installer installs and adjusts groundwater well pumps to regulate water pressure for private residences and industrial/commercial properties. The installer uses hand and electric tools to cut threads and pipes, adjust pump level, and connect duets and couplings. The installer is often requested for repair work and may be required to order parts and equipment needed for adjustments to improve operations. The pump installer may be self-employed or employed in private industry.
Regulator sitePlumbing Contractor
conditionalScope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Plumbing and Building Inspection — Construction Industries BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026JOB DESCRIPTION: A plumbing contractor installs, repairs, maintains, and/or renovates plumbing systems. This requires the plumbing contractor to plan and organize all activities for completion, including furnishing material and/or labor. The plumbing contractor also consults with clients and plans personnel development. A plumbing contractor may operate as an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation and work in a variety of settings such as residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Regulator siteSeptage Tank Pumpers and Transporters
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Oklahoma State Department of Environmental Quality — (WQD) Water Quality CertificationVerified: Oct 8, 2026Regulator siteUnderground Storage Tank Installer
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Oklahoma Corporation Commission — Petroleum Storage Tank DivisionVerified: Oct 8, 2026JOB DESCRIPTION: An underground storage tank (UST) installer places tanks that contain regulated substances such as petroleum products in underground storage facilities. The installer may supervise the tank installation or may act as the level-off foreman.
Regulator siteUnderground Storage Tank Remover
requiredScope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Oklahoma Corporation Commission — Petroleum Storage Tank DivisionVerified: Oct 8, 2026JOB DESCRIPTION: An underground storage tank (UST) remover, removes tanks and piping that contain regulated substances such as petroleum products in underground storage facilities. The remover may supervise the tank removal or may act as the level-off foreman.
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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
Akia Services Company
Akia Services Company — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programWellingAgency: 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.HF Sinclair - Tulsa Refining, LLC
HF Sinclair - Tulsa Refining, LLC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programTulsaAgency: 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.Meridian Technology
Meridian Technology — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programStillwaterAgency: 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.Northwest Plumbing & Mechanical
Northwest Plumbing & Mechanical — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programEnidAgency: 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 & PIPEFITTERS JATC
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JATC — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programOKLAHOMA CITYAgency: 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.Pippin Brothers
Pippin Brothers — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship
Registered programLawtonAgency: 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 program
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.
Oklahoma WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway
Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development
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