Plumber jobs in Arlington: pay, Texas licensing and how to get hired
Between new homes, aging slab-foundation houses and busy commercial corridors, Arlington plumbers stay booked. Here is what plumbing pays, how Texas licensing works and how to land your first or next job.
What plumbers earn
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $63,800 (May 2025) for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters. Licensed journeymen and masters earn more, and service plumbers often earn commission on top of hourly pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (May 2025 wage data).
Texas licensing in plain words
- Apprentice: you must register as a plumber's apprentice with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) before working under a licensed plumber.
- Journeyman: after 8,000 hours of experience and required training you can take the journeyman exam.
- Master: more experience and another exam, needed to run plumbing work on your own.
What the work looks like in Arlington
- Service and repair: leaks, water heaters, drains and slab leaks.
- New construction rough-in and top-out across Tarrant County.
- Commercial work around the entertainment district and business parks.
Questions to ask in the interview
- Will you register me with TSBPE and track my hours toward journeyman?
- Is pay hourly, or hourly plus commission on service calls?
- Do I get a truck, tools and a fuel card?
- How often is on-call, and how is it paid?
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How do I become a plumber in Texas?
Register as a plumber's apprentice with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, work under a licensed plumber, and after 8,000 hours plus required training you can take the journeyman exam.
How much do plumbers make?
BLS reports a median of $63,800 a year for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (May 2025).