How much does a plumber make in Atlanta?
$58,380a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $28.07 an hour or $4,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.07
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 263 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 5,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $58,380Highest 10%: $81,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 75th | $71,950 | $34.59 | |
| 90th | $81,580 | $39.22 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Savannah, GA | $60,530 |
| Brunswick, GA | $59,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $58,720 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $58,500 |
| Athens, GA | $57,750 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,690 |
| Gainesville, GA | $51,170 |
| Macon, GA | $48,110 |
| Albany, GA | $47,700 |
| Hinesville, GA | $47,520 |
| Columbus, GA | $47,410 |
| Dalton, GA | $47,370 |
| Valdosta, GA | $46,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $28.07 ($58,380 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $58,380 against $63,800 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $57,200, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for plumber pay?
263 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,580 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.