Porter and Chester Institute offers a Plumbing program in Hamden, New London, Rocky Hill, Stratford, and Waterbury, Connecticut. This 73-credit hour course takes as few as 12 months to complete and students earn a diploma after graduation.

The field of plumbing is on the rise¹. In fact, the job outlook for plumbers (and other branches in that field including steamfitters and pipefitters) has a projected 14% increase in job growth from 2018-2028¹. Although we are already past 2018, according to this statistic, job growth will continue to increase for the next several years which is a very positive thing for skilled professionals who are either already in that field or who are looking to begin a career in that field.

Within the plumbing field, there are several different career options you may be able to get involved in². These include:

• Plumbing technician or apprentice
• Licensed plumber
• Pipefitter
• Steamfitter
• Pipelayer
• Gas Service Technician
• Project manager
• Business owner

The salary for a plumber should also be taken into consideration when considering working in this field. The average base salary for plumbers in Connecticut is roughly $63,000 per year, but remember this is based on plumbers with all levels of experience and does not represent an entry-level salary. Salary can vary based on education, additional skills acquired, and how long the plumber has worked in the profession and the city they work in³.

In the Plumbing program at Porter and Chester Institute, students will be equipped with the knowledge they need to jump into their career field after graduation. To enroll or learn more about the program, check out the program description page or visit the online application portal.

1. https://learn.org/articles/Plumber_Career_Summary_Job_Outlook_and_Traini...
2. https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/7-different-careers-paths-in-plumbing
3. https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/plumber-salary/ct