How much does a plumber make in California?
$72,830a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in California. That is $35.01 an hour or $6,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.01
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,350Median: $72,830Highest 10%: $131,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| Median | $72,830 | $35.01 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.17 | |
| 90th | $131,100 | $63.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $107,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $71,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,110 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $68,130 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,450 |
| Napa, CA | $65,420 |
| Sacramento, CA | $65,210 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $64,440 |
| Fresno, CA | $64,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,920 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,280 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,090 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,900 |
| Hanford, CA | $62,860 |
| El Centro, CA | $62,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,300 |
| Redding, CA | $61,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,120 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,000 |
| Chico, CA | $60,730 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,720 |
| Merced, CA | $60,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 14. Connecticut | $77,280 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $76,470 |
| 16. Indiana | $76,320 |
| 17. California | $72,830 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $68,080 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $66,810 |
| 20. Missouri | $66,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.01 ($72,830 a year).
Do plumbers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $72,830 against $63,800 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for plumber pay?
California ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays plumbers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $107,600 a year.
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.