Florida Plumber / Pipefitter License Cost
Every fee the state charges, what training adds on top, and what the same licence costs in other states.
The fees, itemised
These are the state's own charges. Training is the big variable and is listed separately where the state sets a requirement.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $175 | |
| Exam fee | $160 | |
| License / certification fee | $200 | |
| Renewal fee | $200 | |
| Total | $535 | before exam retakes |
The state fees are fixed. Training is the part that moves: community college, private trade school and employer-sponsored apprenticeship can differ by thousands of dollars for the same licence.
Renewal
Renewal costs $200 every 2 years. Over ten years that is about $1000 in renewals alone.
These are costs for a contractor licence held by a business, not for an individual journeyman certificate. If you plan to work as an employee, ask the contractor you join whether they cover the licence and the exam.
Cost in other states
| State | State fees | Time | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $650 | — | $75,300 |
| Florida | $535 | — | $51,830 |
| Texas | $120 | 46.2 mo | $56,890 |
Cheapest route we found: Texas at $120. Highest median pay: California at $75,300 — the two are rarely the same state, which is the whole decision.
Sources
- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID=&xactCode=1042&clientCode=0604&XACT_DEFN_ID=18295“Individuals seeking licensure as a CERTIFIED contractor, except for Swimming Pool Specialty contractors, must first take and pass a state certification examination.”
- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID=&xactCode=1042&clientCode=0604&XACT_DEFN_ID=18295“Applicants are required to have four years of experience or a combination of college and experience.”
- https://www.flrules.org/gateway/readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=19533392&type=1&file=61G4-12.009.doc“(a) The application and examination fee for an applicant for certification shall be three hundred thirty-five dollars ($335.00) and shall be nonrefundable.”
- https://www.flrules.org/gateway/readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=19533392&type=1&file=61G4-12.009.doc“(a) The application and examination fee for an applicant for certification shall be three hundred thirty-five dollars ($335.00) and shall be nonrefundable.”
- https://www.flrules.org/gateway/readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=19533392&type=1&file=61G4-12.009.doc“(a) The application and examination fee for an applicant for certification shall be three hundred thirty-five dollars ($335.00) and shall be nonrefundable.”
- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/construction-industry/“Licenses expire August 31st every even year.”
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/servop/testing/documents/exam_applic_pack.pdf“Division 2 exams have two parts: Business and Finance and Trade Knowledge.”
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/servop/testing/documents/const_cib.pdf“The minimum percentage score needed to pass has been set at seventy percent (70%).”