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How much does a plumber make in Blacksburg?

$53,340a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $25.64 an hour or $4,445 a month.

Hourly
$25.64
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
317 of 388
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,320Median: $53,340Highest 10%: $80,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,320$20.35
25th$47,200$22.69
Median$53,340$25.64
75th$66,560$32.00
90th$80,150$38.53

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Washington, DC$71,860
Virginia Beach, VA$61,870
Richmond, VA$61,480
Kingsport, TN$59,360
Winchester, VA$57,760
Lynchburg, VA$57,210
Charlottesville, VA$56,510
Harrisonburg, VA$52,290
Roanoke, VA$51,700
Staunton, VA$51,250
Plumber salary in Virginia Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,630
Construction and Building Inspector$62,660
Electrician$62,490
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,030
Highway Maintenance Worker$49,400
Carpenter$47,580
Construction Laborer$41,670
Painter$39,490
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $25.64 ($53,340 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

No: $53,340 against $63,800 nationally, 16% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $60,470, so Blacksburg pays 12% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for plumber pay?

317 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,150 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.