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🔧 Houston Plumbing

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We match Houston students and job-seekers with UA Local 68 apprenticeship programs, plumbing training schools, and direct employer placements. Free. Takes 3 minutes.

Journeyman Wage
$60–100k
UA Local 68 scale
Time to License
5 yrs
earn while you learn
Demand Outlook
+2%
BLS 10-yr growth
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Employers & Schools We Work With
🔧 UA Local 68 JATC (Harris County)
🎓 Lone Star College CyFair — Plumbing
🎓 San Jacinto College — Plumbing Technology
🎓 Houston Community College — Plumbing
🏗️ Way Companies — Houston
🏗️ John Moore Services
🏗️ Houston Plumbing Employer Pool
The Process

Four steps from application to paycheck

We're not a school or a staffing agency. We're an AI-powered routing engine that figures out the fastest legitimate path from where you are to where you want to be.

01 — Apply
3-minute intake
Tell us your experience level, certifications, availability, and income goal. No resume required.
02 — Qualify
AI scores your profile
Our qualification engine assigns a score 0–100 and routes you to either a training path or an employer-ready track.
03 — Match
We find your best fit
We match you to the right school, apprenticeship program, or employer based on your ZIP, experience, and goals.
04 — Place
We make the intro
We send a formal introduction to the partner on your behalf, track the response, and follow up until you hear back.
Houston

Local Licensing & Market Context

What you need to know about the Houston plumbing market
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Texas Licensing (TSBPE) Texas licenses plumbers through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Apprentices must register within 90 days of starting work under a licensed journeyman or master plumber. After completing an approved apprenticeship and the required hours, candidates sit for the journeyman plumber exam. Master plumber status requires 4+ more years plus a separate exam. TSBPE also requires a plumbing inspector license for commercial work in some municipalities.
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UA Local 68 Coverage UA Local 68 covers Harris County and the greater Houston MSA — including Pasadena, Cypress, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and Baytown. Their JATC runs a 5-year paid apprenticeship with classroom instruction at the Houston training center. All apprentices earn wages and full benefits from day one as union members.
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Pay Scale UA Local 68 journeyman plumber scale runs approximately $32–48/hr + full benefits (health, pension, annuity). Apprentices start at 45–55% of journeyman scale with step increases every 6 months. At journeyman scale with overtime on commercial or industrial projects, total compensation commonly reaches $100k+.
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Demand Drivers Houston's energy sector drives constant industrial plumbing demand — refineries, petrochemical plants, and LNG export terminals require licensed pipefitters and plumbers at scale. Beyond energy: residential construction (Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery counties), healthcare system expansion (Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann), and post-Harvey infrastructure repair continue driving sustained demand.
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OSHA 10 Requirement Most Houston commercial and industrial contractors require OSHA 10 before a first day on site. Refinery and petrochemical sites typically require OSHA 30. Factor in ~$150 and 2 days of online training if you don't have it. We flag requirements in your qualification results and guide you through next steps.
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Apprentice plumbers start at $20–28/hr (45–55% of journeyman scale). Journeymen in the UA Local 68 jurisdiction earn $60–100k/year depending on overtime and specialization. Foremen and licensed master plumbers on industrial or refinery projects regularly exceed $115k.
UA Local 68 is the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters local covering Harris County and the Houston MSA. Their JATC runs a 5-year paid apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction — earning wages from day one. Applications open periodically. We track openings and match you when the window is live.
Yes. Texas requires TSBPE registration for all apprentices within 90 days of starting work. After completing an approved apprenticeship, you can sit for the journeyman plumber exam. Working without proper TSBPE registration is a violation in Texas — we walk you through registration when we match you.
A high school diploma or GED is required for the UA Local 68 JATC apprenticeship. No prior plumbing experience is needed — the program is designed for beginners. You'll need to pass a math aptitude test. If you already have experience or certs, we may route you directly to employer-track placements.
Yes — 100% free to candidates. We charge employers and schools for successful placements. You will never be asked for a credit card or any payment.
OSHA 10 is the minimum most Houston commercial contractors require before day one. Beyond that: TCEQ-required backflow prevention certification, medical gas piping (ASSE 6010), and gas line certification all accelerate employer-track placements. Industrial or refinery work typically requires OSHA 30 and site-specific safety training.
An apprenticeship (like UA Local 68 JATC) is a structured 5-year paid training program leading to journeyman status. Direct hire means an employer offers you a job now — typically for candidates with existing certifications or experience. We route you to the right path based on your actual skill level.
You'll get an SMS confirmation within minutes. Our AI qualification engine scores your profile within the hour. Employer-track candidates typically receive a partner introduction within 48–72 hours of matching.

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