Plumbing license requirements in New Jersey
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers issues plumbing licenses in New Jersey. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
Issued by
New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers
Official siteRequirements checked October 21, 2026
License levels
One license level covers this work.
- 1
Master Plumber
Five years in the plumbing trade: four in a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship and one as a journeyman plumber.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers before you apply.
Plumbers in New Jersey
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Plumbers employed
- 8,750
- Median hourly wage
- $37.61
Plumbing market data by city
Once you're licensed
Tradesman runs the business side for plumbers: estimates, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
Plumbing licensing in New Jersey: common questions
Who issues plumbing licenses in New Jersey?
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the Master Plumber license take in New Jersey?
Five years in the plumbing trade: four in a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship and one as a journeyman plumber.
Licensed and ready for more customers?
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