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How much does a plumber make in Cincinnati?

$65,160a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,430 a month.

Hourly
$31.33
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
129 of 388
Jobs in the area
3,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,830Median: $65,160Highest 10%: $101,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,830$22.51
25th$50,290$24.18
Median$65,160$31.33
75th$84,740$40.74
90th$101,800$48.94

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Toledo, OH$66,920
Sandusky, OH$65,780
Weirton, WV$64,100
Wheeling, WV$64,060
Akron, OH$63,450
Columbus, OH$63,260
Cleveland, OH$63,020
Dayton, OH$62,940
Huntington, WV$62,160
Lima, OH$61,160
Canton, OH$59,960
Mansfield, OH$59,770
Youngstown, OH$59,680
Springfield, OH$58,060
Plumber salary in Ohio Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$80,520
Construction and Building Inspector$76,440
Insulation Worker$75,910
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$75,700
Sheet Metal Worker$73,690
Pipelayer$70,910
Brickmason and Blockmason$70,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$66,950
Electrician$63,490
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,990
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $31.33 ($65,160 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

Yes: $65,160 against $63,800 nationally, 2% more.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $63,330, so Cincinnati pays 3% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for plumber pay?

129 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,800 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.