Plumbing license requirements in Texas
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners issues plumbing licenses in Texas. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
License levels
In order, from the first license to the top one.
- 1
Journeyman Plumber
At least 8,000 hours of plumbing experience, plus a board-approved 48-hour training course or a registered apprenticeship. Then the journeyman exam.
Official source - 2
Master Plumber
A journeyman license held for at least two years, or one year if you completed a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship. Then the master exam.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you apply.
Plumbers in Texas
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Plumbers employed
- 44,090
- Median hourly wage
- $28.77
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 Texas: common questions
Who issues plumbing licenses in Texas?
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. 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 Texas?
A journeyman license held for at least two years, or one year if you completed a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship. Then the master exam.
What's the first plumbing license in Texas?
The Journeyman Plumber. At least 8,000 hours of plumbing experience, plus a board-approved 48-hour training course or a registered apprenticeship. Then the journeyman exam.
Licensed and ready for more customers?
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