Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeships in New York
There are currently 11 plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship openings on tradeschool.fyi in New York. Most applicants start through a sponsor or employer first, then deal with city-specific licensing later once they have supervised experience. Check the openings below for the most current pay details.
Openings
11
Starting pay
See openings
Need a license first?
Usually no
Last reviewed
Apr 14, 2026
Open plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship openings in New York
Start here if you want to know who is hiring now. These openings link out to sponsor sites so you can confirm pay, deadlines, and how to apply.
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 128 Apprenticeship
UA Local 128 · Schenectady, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 22 Apprenticeship
UA Local 22 · West Seneca, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 1 Training Center
UA Local 1 · New York, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 21 Apprenticeship
UA Local 21 · Peekskill, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 13 Apprenticeship
UA Local 13 · Rochester, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 7 Apprenticeship
UA Local 7 · Latham, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 81 Apprenticeship
UA Local 81 · Syracuse, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 638 Apprenticeship
UA Local 638 · Long Island City, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · Plumbers & Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) Local 373
UA Local 373 · Mountainville, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 200 Apprenticeship
UA Local 200 · Ronkonkoma, New York
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 112 Apprenticeship
UA Local 112 · Binghamton, New York
Do you qualify for most New York plumber/pipefitter apprenticeships?
Usually yes, but you need to confirm which city or municipal rules the opening connects to. In New York, the jurisdiction matters much more than a single statewide plumber path.
- Ask which city or municipal rulebook governs the work, because New York requirements are not fully uniform statewide.
- For the NYC journeyman path, the city lists ID, Social Security card, DPL1 form, apprenticeship or training certificate, and employer affidavits among the application documents.
- NYC also requires at least one year of qualifying experience in New York City for its journeyman registration route.
- Even outside New York City, keep detailed work-history records because local licensing later may depend on documented supervised experience.
What plumber/pipefitter apprentices make in New York
Current New York openings do not yet expose a consistent statewide pay range, so use the openings below as the best signal of what sponsors are offering right now.
Pay can shift sharply by city and union agreement, so local openings are usually more useful than a broad statewide average.
When an opening shows completion pay, it is often a better signal of long-term upside than the first-year rate alone.
- Openings
- 11
- Accepting now
- 11
Do you need a license before you apply?
Usually not. Most people start through a sponsor or employer and then deal with city-specific licensing later, once they have supervised experience.
New York is not a one-rule state for plumbing. The city or municipality tied to the opening matters much more than a single statewide path.
New York City is the clearest public example. Its journeyman plumber route accepts either five years of supervised full-time plumbing experience with at least one year in New York City, or a New York State registered training program plus one year of New York City experience.
So when you compare openings, the important follow-up is: which city or licensing system does this role connect to, and what will that city expect later?
How to apply
Start with an opening that is hiring now, then follow that sponsor's instructions.
- Before you apply, confirm the city or jurisdiction connected to the opening so you know which licensing path matters later.
- Ask whether the opening is tied to a New York State registered training program, a union apprenticeship, or an employer-led path under a municipal licensing track.
- Apply through the sponsor's process and keep records of hours, supervisors, classroom work, and job locations.
- If the path leads to New York City licensing, expect DOB NOW-based applications and city-specific document collection later on.
Common questions
Does New York have one statewide plumber apprentice card like Texas?
Not in the same way. Plumbing requirements are often municipal, so the rules depend on where the work is happening and which program or city licensing system is involved.
What does New York City require for the journeyman plumber path?
NYC lists two main experience routes: five years of supervised full-time plumbing experience with at least one year in NYC, or a New York State registered training program plus one year of NYC experience, along with city-specific documents.
Why does a New York listing need more follow-up than a Texas listing?
Because the jurisdiction matters more. You need to confirm the city or municipal licensing track early so you understand what the apprenticeship is actually preparing you for.
Where should I verify New York City plumber licensing steps?
Use the NYC Department of Buildings pages for journeyman and master plumber licensing, including the DOB NOW licensing workflow.
Official New York sources
Use these state and licensing sources to verify rules, deadlines, and longer-term credential requirements.
Reviewed against official sources
This guide combines current New York plumber/pipefitter openings on tradeschool.fyi with official state or municipal sources.
Reviewer: tradeschool.fyi editorial team
- Openings and pay snapshots are generated from current New York plumber/pipefitter openings on tradeschool.fyi.
- Licensing and credential details are checked against the official sources listed on this page.
- Use the sponsor or state site for the final word on deadlines, application status, and licensing requirements.
Ready to look at New York plumber/pipefitter openings?
Start with the current openings, then verify the final details on the sponsor's site before you apply.
Use sponsor and state sites for the final word on deadlines, eligibility, and licensing rules.