Learn plumbing, earn while you complete a five-year apprenticeship, become a licensed journeyman, and push toward leadership, a master license, or your own plumbing company.
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See the work
What plumbers actually do all day
Get road-ready
The checklist before you apply
1 mo
MATC Preparatory Plumbing (optional)
The classroom on-ramp — not required
9 mo
Apply and get hired
The earn-first door into the trade
2 mo
Earn while you learn
The five-year registered apprenticeship
5 yrs
Become a licensed journeyman
The state license that changes your paycheck
$80–120K 1 mo
Become master-eligible
Three more years of licensed field time
3 yrs
Earn your master license
The top credential in the trade
1 mo
The path splits — pick your ending
Leadership
Lead jobs and crews
$85–135K 2 yrs
Ownership
Build the business
Income varies
See the work
What plumbers actually do all day
Get road-ready
The checklist before you apply
1 mo
MATC Preparatory Plumbing (optional)
The classroom on-ramp — not required
9 mo
Apply and get hired
The earn-first door into the trade
2 mo
Earn while you learn
The five-year registered apprenticeship
5 yrs
Become a licensed journeyman
The state license that changes your paycheck
$80–120K 1 mo
Lead jobs and crews
Foreman / service manager territory
$85–135K 2 yrs
Become master-eligible
Three more years of licensed field time
3 yrs
Earn your master license
The top credential in the trade
1 mo
Build the business
Master plumber, contractor, or company owner
Income varies
Typical Milwaukee-metro ranges — offers vary by shop and shift.