Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services at Kirkwood Community College
Ranked 9th of 16 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services earn a median $33,372 one year after graduating, rising to $68,450 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 34% below the national median of $80,729 for this field, ranking 9th of 16 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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