How much does a plumber make in Boston?
$96,760a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $46.52 an hour or $8,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.52
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 9,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,270Median: $96,760Highest 10%: $144,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 25th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $96,760 | $46.52 | |
| 75th | $117,900 | $56.68 | |
| 90th | $144,000 | $69.21 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Springfield, MA | $92,080 |
| Worcester, MA | $82,260 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $81,970 |
| Providence, RI | $79,820 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $78,570 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $46.52 ($96,760 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $96,760 against $63,800 nationally, 52% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $93,880, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for plumber pay?
8 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,000 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.