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How much does a plumber make in Allentown?

$64,940a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $31.22 an hour or $5,412 a month.

Hourly
$31.22
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
131 of 388
Jobs in the area
730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,460Median: $64,940Highest 10%: $138,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,460$22.34
25th$50,770$24.41
Median$64,940$31.22
75th$82,380$39.61
90th$138,000$66.37

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Philadelphia, PA$74,860
Harrisburg, PA$73,560
Pittsburgh, PA$70,100
York, PA$70,100
Erie, PA$66,410
Lebanon, PA$62,660
Reading, PA$62,370
Lancaster, PA$61,950
Gettysburg, PA$61,630
Altoona, PA$61,430
Scranton, PA$61,160
Chambersburg, PA$60,200
Johnstown, PA$59,970
Williamsport, PA$58,730
State College, PA$57,560
Plumber salary in Pennsylvania Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Explosives Worker$97,910
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$83,630
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,490
Electrician$66,500
Construction and Building Inspector$66,410
Sheet Metal Worker$65,310
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$63,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,050
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,970
Brickmason and Blockmason$62,400
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $31.22 ($64,940 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $64,940 against $63,800 nationally, 2% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $68,080, so Allentown pays 5% less.

Where does Allentown rank for plumber pay?

131 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,000 or more.

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.