How much does a plumber make in Bloomington?
$77,700a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.36
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,190Median: $77,700Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| Median | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 75th | $98,280 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.39 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $94,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,230 |
| Peoria, IL | $85,090 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,120 |
| Kankakee, IL | $81,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,000 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,310 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $65,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $37.36 ($77,700 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Bloomington than the national average?
Yes: $77,700 against $63,800 nationally, 22% more.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,950, so Bloomington pays 22% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for plumber pay?
68 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,700 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.