Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeships in Texas
There are currently 8 plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship openings on tradeschool.fyi in Texas. You do not need a full plumbing license to apply, but Texas does require apprentice registration before the work counts toward later licensing. Current starting pay runs about $17-$18/hr.
Openings
8
Starting pay
$17-$18/hr
Need a license first?
No, but register first
Last reviewed
Apr 14, 2026
Open plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship openings in Texas
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Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 100 Dallas
UA Local 100 · Dallas, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 68 JATC
UA Local 68 · Houston, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 142
UA Local 142 · San Antonio, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 404 Apprenticeship
UA Local 404 · Lubbock, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · Waco JATC
UA Local 529 · Waco, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 146
UA Local 146 · Fort Worth, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 211 Apprenticeship
UA Local 211 · Deer Park, Texas
Plumber/Pipefitter · UA Local 286 Apprenticeship
UA Local 286 · Austin, Texas
Do you qualify for most Texas plumber/pipefitter apprenticeships?
Usually yes, but Texas makes the paperwork matter early. A real employer or sponsor connection helps because apprentice registration asks for employer and supervising-plumber details.
- Texas says apprentice applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- You must show that you are authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
- Expect fingerprints, a fee, and a government-issued photo ID as part of the registration process.
- The form also asks for employer information and the Responsible Master Plumber tied to the registration, so a real sponsor or employer connection matters.
What plumber/pipefitter apprentices make in Texas
Current Texas plumber/pipefitter openings on tradeschool.fyi show starting pay around $17-$18/hr and completion pay around $40/hr.
Texas apprentice wages depend heavily on the employer, metro, and whether the opening is union-backed, so compare several openings instead of assuming one statewide range.
Because experience only counts while registration is current, a stable employer-backed opening can matter more than a slightly higher hourly rate.
- Openings
- 8
- Accepting now
- 8
- Starting pay
- $17-$18/hr
- Completion pay
- $40/hr
Do you need a license before you apply?
You do not need a full plumbing license to apply, but Texas does require apprentice registration before the work counts toward later licensing.
Texas makes the apprentice-registration step matter early. The state board treats plumber's apprentice registration as the formal start of work experience that can count toward later licenses.
The current apprentice application says you may not work as a plumber's apprentice until the registration is approved and the pocket card is issued.
If you are comparing openings, favor ones that help you get the registration right. Hours only count toward later licensing while the registration is current.
How to apply
Start with an opening that is hiring now, then follow that sponsor's instructions.
- Start with a real employer or sponsor because the registration asks for employer and Responsible Master Plumber information.
- Complete the apprentice registration through the TSBPE system and gather your ID and work-authorization documents.
- Schedule the required fingerprinting through the IdentoGO workflow listed by TSBPE.
- Wait for approval before you count on the work toward later plumbing-license experience.
Common questions
Can I start working before Texas approves my apprentice registration?
The current TSBPE apprentice application says no. It states that an applicant may not work as a plumber's apprentice until the application is approved and the pocket card is issued.
What are the minimum requirements for a Texas plumber's apprentice registration?
TSBPE lists age 16+, proof of lawful work authorization, fingerprints, the application fee, and a government-issued photo ID among the core requirements.
Why does the apprentice registration matter so much in Texas?
Because TSBPE says work hours only receive credit toward later plumbing licenses if the work was completed while the apprentice registration was current.
Where should I apply for the official Texas apprentice registration?
Use the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners online licensing system or the current apprentice-registration materials on the TSBPE site.
Official Texas sources
Use these state and licensing sources to verify rules, deadlines, and longer-term credential requirements.
Reviewed against official sources
This guide combines current Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas 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.