California plumber exam
California plumbing exams cover eligibility, vendor, references, and retakes. Confirm the current candidate bulletin on the board source before you book.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- CalCareers Exam Bulletin - Plumber I State of California Exam Code: EX-1440 Examination Plans Included: - PLUMBER I - Open Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- ### Bulletin Updates - Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.
- ### Classification Details PLUMBER I: $5,311.00 - $6,364.00 (A) per Month PLUMBER I: $5,829.00 - $6,991.00 (B) per Month View the PLUMBER I classification specification.
- ### Application Instructions Applications a
- Board page: CalCareers
Who can schedule
- Most boards require an approved application or eligibility letter before you book
- Name on the exam roster must match your license application exactly
- Confirm the authorization window — many expire in 90 days to one year
What to expect
- Trade and/or business-and-law content depending on the class
- Open-book or closed-book rules and allowed references are class-specific
- Download the current candidate bulletin from the board or exam vendor
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