PLMB · 25 mi of Chicago

Plumbing Schools in Chicago, IL

2 schools within 25 miles of Chicago reported plumbing graduates for 2023-24, 35 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
34 plumbing
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,710
Median pay 1 yr out
$68,478 undergraduate certificate

2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
1 plumbing
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$5,340
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,411

BLS puts the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Illinois at $99,950 (middle 80% from $50,250 to $126,430), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.