Texas 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 | $40 | |
| Exam fee | $40 | |
| License / certification fee | $40 | |
| Renewal fee | $40 | |
| Total | $120 | 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 $40 every year. Over ten years that is about $400 in renewals alone.
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://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“you have at least 8,000 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade; and”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“you have completed a 48-hour training course* approved by the TSBPE”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“you must submit a completed application with all supporting documentation, your Employer Certification Form(s), and a $40 fee to the TSBPE”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“Once you have successfully passed the exam, you must submit a $40 fee to obtain your certificate of licensure and pocket card.”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“Fees Exam Fee: $40”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“Renewal Fee: $40*”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman/“If you hold a Journeyman or Master Plumber License issued to you by another state, you do not have to complete the 48-hour training program.”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/“To obtain a license, you must meet all eligibility requirements, take and pass an examination, and pay a fee. Licenses renew annually.”
- https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/apprentice/“You MUST register as a Plumber’s Apprentice before you can start counting the hours of experience you have working in the plumbing trade.”