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Plumber salary
Average plumber salary
$55,337
How much does a plumber make?
The average plumber salary in the United States is $55,337. Plumber salaries typically range between $36,000 and $84,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for plumbers is $26.6 per hour.
Plumber salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Plumbers earn the highest average salary in Oregon.
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Where can a Plumber earn more?
Plumber Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level plumber | $40,200 | $19.32 |
| Mid-level plumber | $60,900 | $29.29 |
| Senior-level plumber | $65,200 | $31.34 |
Plumber salary estimates from across the web
Average plumber salary by state
Highest paying states for plumbers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | $83,264 | $40.03 |
| 2 | Oregon | $86,677 | $41.67 |
| 3 | Vermont | $75,822 | $36.45 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $75,338 | $36.22 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $73,849 | $35.50 |
| 6 | Washington | $82,760 | $39.79 |
| 7 | Alaska | $65,630 | $31.55 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $85,641 | $41.17 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $73,166 | $35.18 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $62,115 | $29.86 |
| 11 | Maine | $60,249 | $28.97 |
| 12 | Delaware | $66,584 | $32.01 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $67,538 | $32.47 |
| 14 | Nevada | $61,533 | $29.58 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $71,447 | $34.35 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $64,480 | $31.00 |
| 17 | Illinois | $66,070 | $31.76 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $64,437 | $30.98 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $57,199 | $27.50 |
| 20 | Maryland | $60,634 | $29.15 |
| 21 | Ohio | $59,628 | $28.67 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $51,000 | $24.52 |
| 23 | Missouri | $60,489 | $29.08 |
| 24 | Virginia | $53,561 | $25.75 |
| 25 | Idaho | $53,183 | $25.57 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $50,880 | $24.46 |
| 27 | New York | $63,812 | $30.68 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $59,069 | $28.40 |
| 29 | Michigan | $51,613 | $24.81 |
| 30 | Kansas | $51,917 | $24.96 |
| 31 | Indiana | $54,873 | $26.38 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $57,523 | $27.66 |
| 33 | Utah | $49,154 | $23.63 |
| 34 | California | $61,175 | $29.41 |
| 35 | Colorado | $51,756 | $24.88 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $48,208 | $23.18 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $49,892 | $23.99 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $43,800 | $21.06 |
| 39 | Alabama | $45,356 | $21.81 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $42,702 | $20.53 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $41,055 | $19.74 |
| 42 | Georgia | $45,595 | $21.92 |
| 43 | Arizona | $47,622 | $22.90 |
| 44 | Iowa | $44,901 | $21.59 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $42,352 | $20.36 |
| 46 | Texas | $44,464 | $21.38 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $43,303 | $20.82 |
| 48 | Florida | $37,879 | $18.21 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $44,005 | $21.16 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $38,737 | $18.62 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $40,390 | $19.42 |
Highest paying cities for plumbers
The highest-paying cities for plumbers are Seattle, WA, Newark, NJ, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $83,601 | $40.19 |
| 2 | Newark, NJ | $71,680 | $34.46 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $67,559 | $32.48 |
| 4 | Newark, DE | $66,744 | $32.09 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $66,641 | $32.04 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $64,591 | $31.05 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $63,889 | $30.72 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $61,545 | $29.59 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $60,824 | $29.24 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $60,658 | $29.16 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $58,820 | $28.28 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh, PA | $57,976 | $27.87 |
| 13 | Omaha, NE | $57,542 | $27.66 |
| 14 | Fishers, IN | $54,942 | $26.41 |
| 15 | Charlottesville, VA | $53,473 | $25.71 |
| 16 | Fort Collins, CO | $52,835 | $25.40 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| 18 | New Orleans, LA | $50,588 | $24.32 |
| 19 | Salt Lake City, UT | $49,331 | $23.72 |
| 20 | Tucson, AZ | $47,713 | $22.94 |
Plumbers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Plumber salary details
A plumber's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $84,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a plumber's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| Average | $55,337 | $4,611 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
Highest paying plumber jobs
The highest paying types of plumbers are plumbing technician, journeyman, and service plumber.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | $43,974 | $3,664 | $21.14 | 15,057 |
| Commercial And Industrial Electrician | $46,340 | $3,862 | $22.28 | 48,589 |
| Electrical Foreman | $50,996 | $4,250 | $24.52 | 44,710 |
| Carpenter Helper | $34,192 | $2,849 | $16.44 | 29,208 |
| Apprentice Electrician | $38,799 | $3,233 | $18.65 | 21,335 |
| Journeyman | $57,682 | $4,807 | $27.73 | 13,953 |
Top companies hiring plumbers now:
Which companies pay plumbers the most?
Plumber salaries at Kern Community College District and Dignity Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average plumber salary at companies like Tenet Healthcare and Palomar Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kern Community College District | $105,949 | $50.94 |
| 2 | Dignity Health | $105,017 | $50.49 |
| 3 | Tenet Healthcare | $95,415 | $45.87 |
| 4 | Palomar Health | $92,671 | $44.55 |
| 5 | Horizon Services | $88,117 | $42.36 |
| 6 | Stanford University | $85,619 | $41.16 |
| 7 | Wilkes University | $79,249 | $38.10 |
| 8 | Prime Healthcare | $78,884 | $37.92 |
| 9 | HealthTrust | $77,326 | $37.18 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley | $77,052 | $37.04 |
| 11 | Jacobs Engineering Group | $76,229 | $36.65 |
| 12 | California Institute of Technology | $75,480 | $36.29 |
| 13 | Stanley Furniture | $74,756 | $35.94 |
| 14 | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | $73,953 | $35.55 |
| 15 | Hyatt Hotels | $73,834 | $35.50 |
| 16 | JK Realty | $72,971 | $35.08 |
| 17 | Carrier | $72,194 | $34.71 |
| 18 | City of Detroit | $72,060 | $34.64 |
| 19 | LifePoint Health | $71,936 | $34.58 |
| 20 | South Georgia Medical Center | $71,449 | $34.35 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Plumber salary by industry
The average plumber salary varies across industries:
- The average plumber salary in the finance industry is $58,436, the highest of any industry.
- The average plumber salary in the finance industry is $54,757.
- Plumbers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $52,059, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for plumbers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $58,436 | $28.09 |
| 2 | Hospitality | $54,757 | $26.33 |
| 3 | Construction | $54,484 | $26.19 |
| 4 | Professional | $54,056 | $25.99 |
| 5 | Retail | $53,837 | $25.88 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $52,059 | $25.03 |
High Paying Plumber Jobs
Plumber salary trends
The average plumber salary has risen by $8,428 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average plumber earned $46,909 annually, but today, they earn $55,337 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for plumbers over the last decade.
Compare plumber salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average plumber salary over time
Compare plumber salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Plumber salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,300 | $26.60 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $54,200 | $26.05 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $53,000 | $25.46 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $51,700 | $24.84 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $50,500 | $24.30 | +1.6% |
Recently added plumber salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline School District | Plumber | Burien, WA | 12/18/2024 | $97,797 |
| San Jose State University | Plumber (2 Positions) | San Jose, CA | 12/18/2024 | $73,812 |
| Cayuga Health | Plumber--Days | Ithaca, NY | 12/17/2024 | $60,523 |
| ABM Industries | Plumber | Savannah, GA | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| ABM Industries | Plumber | Bluffton, SC | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Ace Hardware Corp | Plumber Apprentice | Decatur, AL | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Mears | Plumber | Dover, DE | 12/16/2024 | $37,378 |
| Pridestaff | Pridestaff | Experienced Plumber MS | Biloxi, MS | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Bernhard | Plumber | Alexandria, LA | 12/16/2024 | $62,610 |
| Virginia | Senior Plumber | Charlottesville, VA | 12/16/2024 | $61,300 |
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