How much does a plumber make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.67 an hour or $5,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.67
- Average (mean)
- $72,170
- Jobs
- 465,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| 25th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $63,800 | $30.67 | |
| 75th | $85,110 | $40.92 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.13 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $101,000 |
| Illinois | $99,950 |
| Oregon | $97,050 |
| Minnesota | $94,410 |
| Alaska | $93,920 |
| Massachusetts | $93,880 |
| Wisconsin | $81,210 |
| Washington | $81,030 |
| Michigan | $80,190 |
| Montana | $79,960 |
| New Jersey | $78,240 |
| Hawaii | $78,060 |
| New York | $77,490 |
| Connecticut | $77,280 |
| Rhode Island | $76,470 |
| Indiana | $76,320 |
| California | $72,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,080 |
| New Hampshire | $66,810 |
| Missouri | $66,790 |
| Maryland | $65,400 |
| Kansas | $65,220 |
| Delaware | $64,720 |
| Kentucky | $64,160 |
| Maine | $64,000 |
| Iowa | $63,890 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 |
| North Dakota | $63,560 |
| Ohio | $63,330 |
| Colorado | $63,240 |
| Wyoming | $62,410 |
| Vermont | $62,170 |
| Arizona | $62,070 |
| Utah | $61,900 |
| Nevada | $61,610 |
| New Mexico | $61,440 |
| Nebraska | $60,970 |
| Virginia | $60,470 |
| Texas | $59,840 |
| Alabama | $58,670 |
| Tennessee | $58,600 |
| Oklahoma | $57,970 |
| Georgia | $57,200 |
| North Carolina | $57,080 |
| West Virginia | $56,980 |
| Mississippi | $55,480 |
| South Carolina | $53,940 |
| Florida | $52,910 |
| Idaho | $52,380 |
| South Dakota | $51,620 |
| Arkansas | $48,660 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $107,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Bellingham, WA | $102,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,600 |
| Portland, OR | $101,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $97,130 |
| Bloomington, IN | $96,980 |
| Boston, MA | $96,760 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $96,670 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Seattle, WA | $95,230 |
| Springfield, IL | $94,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,230 |
| Anchorage, AK | $93,600 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $92,720 |
In other countries
Plumber belongs to the international group "Plumbers and pipe fitters".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Electrician$63,190
- Glazier$57,080
- Insulation Worker$49,120
- Insulation Worker$58,340
- Painter$49,400
- Paperhanger$52,140
- Pipelayer$49,000
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$57,660
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$58,970
- Roofer$55,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.67 ($63,800 a year).
How much does a plumber make a month?
About $5,317 a month before tax, based on a median of $63,800 a year.
How much does a plumber make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,150 or less a year ($21.23 an hour); the top 10% make $108,400 or more.
Which state pays plumbers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $101,000 a year, followed by Illinois ($99,950) and Oregon ($97,050).
Which city pays plumbers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $107,600 a year.
How many plumbers are there in the United States?
About 465,840 people work as plumbers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.