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How to get a plumbing license in Texas
Who licenses plumbing in TX
Regulator: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) — verify any license there before hiring or trusting advice.
License levels
| Credential | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Plumber | ~2 years / 4,000 hrs of documented training under a licensed plumber, plus exam |
| Journeyman Plumber | ~4 years / 8,000 hrs (half under a journeyman or master), plus exam |
| Master Plumber | At least 1 year as a licensed journeyman, plus the master exam |
| Plumbing Contractor / Responsible Master | Master license + insurance to pull permits and run a shop |
Fees
Expect roughly $60–$100 per exam and $100–$300 in initial license fees; budget a few hundred dollars all-in
Renewal
Annual renewal with continuing education hours
What TX plumbing pros earn
Texas plumbers typically earn in the mid-$20s to low-$30s per hour (recent BLS data; journeymen and masters higher, metro-dependent)
The path, in one paragraph
Register training → accumulate documented hours under licensed plumbers → sit the Tradesman, then Journeyman exams → after a year as a journeyman, take the Master exam to run your own contracting business.
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