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How to get a plumbing license in Indiana
Who licenses plumbing in IN
Regulator: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — Plumbing Commission — verify any license there before hiring or trusting advice.
License levels
| Credential | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Journeyman Plumber | ~4 years in a registered apprenticeship (documented hours) + exam |
| Plumbing Contractor (Master) | Journeyman status plus additional documented experience + the contractor exam |
Fees
Applications and exams typically total a few hundred dollars
Renewal
Renewal cycles with continuing education
What IN plumbing pros earn
Indiana plumbers typically earn in the $26–$34/hr range (recent BLS data)
The path, in one paragraph
Registered apprenticeship (~4 years) → journeyman exam → additional experience → contractor/master exam to run your own shop.
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