Can I become a plumber at 30?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can become a plumber at 30. You can become a plumber at any age as long as you have the physical ability to perform the job requirements. In most cases, you need to take some required courses, gain work experience, and pass a test to get a plumbing license. Once licensed, you're on your way to finding a good-paying job or starting your own business.

Requirements vary by state. In many cases, you'll need to spend up to two to three years working as an apprentice or in an entry-level plumbing position under a journeyman or master plumber. From there, you'll be eligible to take the state exam years' experience. If you decide to go to vocational school, you will still need around 2,000 to 4,500 hours of work experience.

If you can endure the length of the apprenticeship, you will have lots of employment options. It can be dirty and physically demanding, but everyone needs a plumber. If you are a repair plumber, you will spend a lot of time on-call, so it is not the best career to balance work/family, but you will enjoy it and find it fulfilling.