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Plumber Apprenticeship Philadelphia

Install the pipes that bring clean water in and take waste out.

6 of 10 figures published (a count, not a rating)

Not published We could not find a published journeyperson pay rate on plumbers690.org (opens in a new tab) as of Oct 20, 2026.Plumbers Union Local 690. Starting apprentice pay: Percentage of journeyman scale.Next step: Ask for the current wage sheet at an open house.

Job placement

80%Orleans TechJul 2022–Jun 2023School-reported — not independently verifiedHow counted: grads working in the field, divided by grads available for work, for students who started Jul 2022–Jun 2023. Number of students not stated.

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The union figure is hourly journeyperson pay. The school figure is yearly earnings from the College Scorecard for that time span. They are not the same measure. This site does not turn the hourly rate into a yearly total, because the source does not state hours per year.

On the union side, this is the application fee. On the school side, this is tuition. This site does not add them into one total.

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A day on the job

Video: CareerOneStop, U.S. Department of Labor

Your day

  • The work is in homes, businesses, and factories, where pipes carry water or gas.
  • The job includes installing pipes and fixtures, such as bathtubs, toilets, and water heaters.
  • The work includes clearing drains and repairing or replacing pipes and fixtures that break.
  • Tools include drills, saws, and drain-cleaning tools. The pipes are tested so they do not leak.
  • The work includes lifting heavy materials, climbing ladders, and tight spaces. Some of it is outdoors in any weather.
  • Most of these jobs are full time, including nights and weekends. Many workers are on call for emergencies.

The work calls for

  • Careful, exact work.
  • Showing up and finishing the job.
  • Checking before acting.
  • Hands-on tool work for most of the day.

Conditions that come up

  • Often climbs ladders and works up high.
  • Tight spaces are part of the job.
  • The work includes lifting heavy materials.
  • Some of the work is outdoors in any weather.

The work

  • Indoors and outdoors: factories, homes, and businesses. Outdoor work in any weather may be required.
  • Heights: you climb ladders and work in high places.
  • Tight spaces: most workers deal with them at least every week.
  • Physical work: the job includes lifting heavy materials. Most workers stand and use tools with their hands almost all day.
  • Travel: some plumbers go to a different work site every day.

6 of 10 figures published (a count, not a rating)

Plumbers Union Local 690
Orleans Tech
The basics
You pay
Not published We could not find a published application fee or tuition on plumbers690.org (opens in a new tab) as of Oct 20, 2026.Plumbers Union Local 690Next step: Ask the training center what you pay to apply.
$23,010 day / $23,363 evening2026-27

As of Oct 22, 2026. Confirm with the program.

How long
5 years2,000 OJT hrs/yr + 224 classroom hrs/yr minimum
30 weeks day or 60 weeks evening
When to apply

Closed · not taking applications

Open now · Apply any time

Results
Graduation
Not published We could not find a published completion figure on plumbers690.org (opens in a new tab) as of Oct 20, 2026.The program runs 5 years.Next step: Ask at an open house how many apprentices finish.
79%Orleans TechJul 2022–Jun 2023School-reported — not independently verifiedHow counted: students who started Jul 2022–Jun 2023, as the school reported to its accreditor (ACCSC). Number of students not stated.
Job placement
Not published We could not find a published job placement rate on plumbers690.org (opens in a new tab) as of Oct 20, 2026.Apprentices are hired and paid while they train.Next step: Ask how many apprentices are working right now.
80%Orleans TechJul 2022–Jun 2023School-reported — not independently verifiedHow counted: grads working in the field, divided by grads available for work, for students who started Jul 2022–Jun 2023. Number of students not stated.
Pay and earnings
Not published We could not find a published journeyperson pay rate on plumbers690.org (opens in a new tab) as of Oct 20, 2026.Starting apprentice pay: Percentage of journeyman scale.Next step: Ask for the current wage sheet at an open house.
$51,813/yr4 years after finishingOrleans TechMedian. Not adjusted for inflation. Not a promise.College Scorecard · federal

The union figure is hourly journeyperson pay. The school figure is yearly earnings from the College Scorecard for that time span. They are not the same measure. This site does not turn the hourly rate into a yearly total, because the source does not state hours per year.

On the union side, this is the application fee. On the school side, this is tuition. This site does not add them into one total.

If a number isn't published, ask the program at an open house or on its official page.

6 of 10 figures published (a count, not a rating) Figures here means cost, length, graduation, placement and pay or earnings.

Window
Typically the 2nd and 3rd weeks of January, in person with photo ID. Not offered in 2026. The 2027 window is not posted.
Where
In person with photo ID, Philadelphia
Hours
Not published
Fee
Not published
Notes
The official site says applications will not be offered in 2026.
Phone
215-677-6900
Minimum age
18
School needed
HS diploma or GED
Test
Yes - assessment by third-party testing company, then personal interview
Driver's license
Not published
Apply as a senior?
Not published
Starts / admissions
Enroll year-round. Day: 7/13/26, 3/3/27. Evening: 9/14/26.
Financial aid
Title IV eligible: Pell Grants and federal loans for those who qualify
Credential
Diploma
Accreditation
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Address
2770 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Plumbers Union Local 690 (UA)No 2026 intake - families should watch the site for January 2027. Graduates earn a journeyman plumber's license and certifications.
www.plumbers690.org (opens in a new tab) · apprenticeshipphl.org (opens in a new tab) · apprentice.org (opens in a new tab)
Last verified Oct 20, 2026
Orleans Technical College (a JEVS Human Services program)
orleanstech.edu (opens in a new tab)
Last verified Oct 22, 2026