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Each state in the USA has different levels of education and training and distinctive requirements for getting a license for plumbers.

Delaware requires a plumbing license for any person or organization that is engaged in any sort of plumbing activity, so you will not be allowed to work unless you have it.

You can become a journeyman or master plumber for an organization or a general contractor.

But, in order to become a state-licensed general contractor in Delaware, you will comply with the Delaware Department of Revenue.

In Delaware, there are two different types of contractors:

  • Non-Resident Contractor License, that is, an individual or business that performs contractual work and maintains the majority of that work outside the state of Delaware. Non-Resident Contractors must also be able to supply a surety bond;
  • Resident Contractor License: an individual or business that performs contractual work and maintains the majority of that work within the state of Delaware.

Delaware Plumbing License Reciprocity

Unlike some other states, Delaware offers some reciprocal agreements within the state.

This means that if you hold a current plumbing license in Connecticut, Iowa, and Maryland, Delaware extends a license reciprocity agreement.

The following states also will consider a reciprocity agreement with proof of experience under a licensed professional:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Michigan
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

Ultimately, the board will decide whether or not to honor some sort of agreement.

Delaware Master Plumbing License Requirements

Becoming a licensed master plumber in the state of Delaware is not too complicated as it only requires that you do the following:

  • Complete an Application for Master Plumber Licensure
  • Verify your current licenses that are held with the Board
  • If you do not have a journeyman certificate, you will need to submit proof of 7+ years of direct work experience underneath the direct supervision of a licensed master plumber.

There is a fee for license applications in Delaware of $141 for plumbers which can be paid only by checks that can be made out to:

Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners
861 Silver Lake Boulevard
Cannon Building, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 744-4500

Master Plumber Exam

To be allowed to get a license, you must take and pass the Delaware Master Plumber Exam.

This is an online exam that is taken through Prometric, consisting of 100 multiple choice questions, which have to be done within a 4-hour time limit.

You must obtain a score of 70% or better so as to pass it.

The exam will cover topics such as the following:

  • Drainage vents
  • General plumbing knowledge
  • General plumbing regulations
  • Indirect waste
  • Isometric analysis
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Roof drain piping
  • Sanitary vents
  • Specialty plumbing
  • Waste vents
  • Water supply systems

Delaware Plumbing Journeyman License Requirements

Before being able to become a master plumber in Delaware, you will have to get a licensed journeyman plumber tier.

You will need to do the following:

  • Complete an accredited apprenticeship program and be able to provide a journeyman certificate from an approved apprenticeship program
  • Complete two years of on-the-job training under a licensed journeyman and be able to verify the work
  • Complete two years of formal classroom training

There is a fee for license applications in Delaware of $141 for plumbers paid by checks that can be made out to:

Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners
861 Silver Lake Boulevard
Cannon Building, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 744-4500

It is worth mentioning that every two years you must renew your license.

Plumbing Journeyman Exam

The Delaware plumbing journeyman exam is a technical exam.

It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, it is an open book and it has a time limit of four hours.

The licensing exam covers subjects such as the following:

  • Drainage vents
  • General plumbing knowledge
  • General plumbing regulations
  • Indirect waste
  • Isometric analysis
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Roof drain piping
  • Sanitary vents
  • Specialty plumbing
  • Waste vents
  • Water supply systems

The exam is administered using Prometric and you will need to use the schedule your test button and find the associated test.

So as to be considered successful on this test, you need to reach a score of 70%.

Delaware Plumbing Apprenticeship Requirements

In Delaware, the Federal government and the Delaware Department of Labor together offer four-year learning while earning programs for future plumbers.

The requirements into various apprenticeship programs can vary, but the general requirements are as follows:

Four years or 8000 hours of on-the-job training under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber.

Those training to become a journeyman must train under a licensed journeyman and the same goes for those training to become master plumbers including 144 hours of formal classroom training.

Plumbing Trade Schools in Delaware

These are only some of the schools that we selected as worth your consideration in Delaware:

  • School: Delaware Skills Center
    Tuition: $125/credit
    Contact Info: (302) 654-5392
    Address: 500 Ships Landing Way, New Castle, DE 19729
  • School: Delaware Technical Community College
    Tuition: $4,607/year
    Contact Info: (302) 857-1000
    Address: 100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904
  • School: University of Delaware
    Tuition: $12,830/year
    Contact Info: (302) 831-2792
    Address: Newark, DE 19716
  • School: Adult Education Division
    Tuition: $120/credit
    Contact Info: (302) 683-3642
    Address: 1703 School Ln, Wilmington, DE 19808

Ashworth College is an online school that offers a plumbing certificate program and you must be at least 18 years old and be a high school graduate (or GED) to enroll in this four-year program.

The program cost is $4,500.

The Adult Education Division of the New Castle County School District offers plumbing courses for a high school graduate (or GED) and 18 years old people.

This program offers four plumbing courses for $440.00 each.

Insurance for Plumbers in Delaware

To be employed as a Delaware plumber, you must have insurance.

If you own a Delaware plumbing company or your employer does not provide plumber insurance, you must have the minimum amount of insurance:

  • $300,000 for property damage insurance
  • $100,000 for general liability insurance

Salary

The average pay rate for Delaware journeyman plumbers is $25.75 per hour, while the average pay rate for Delaware master plumbers is $40.32 per hour.

The average Plumber salary in Delaware is $60,251 and it varies from city to city, as it can be seen in the table below.

Annual Salary Range:

$52K
$60K
$68K

Average Salary of Plumbers in Delaware

City NameSalary
Wilmington$61,169
Dover$61,076
Newark$61,123
Milford$61,226
Seaford$59,964
Middletown$60,982
Delaware City$61,123
Smyrna$61,008
New Castle$61,169
Georgetown$61,226
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Dover, DE100$54,390$26.15$90,670$27,350
* Salary information based on the May 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, OCC 47-2152, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

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