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How much does a plumber make in Columbus?

$47,410a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $22.79 an hour or $3,951 a month.

Hourly
$22.79
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
376 of 388
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $47,410Highest 10%: $75,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,360$17.00
25th$42,810$20.58
Median$47,410$22.79
75th$60,910$29.28
90th$75,860$36.47

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Savannah, GA$60,530
Brunswick, GA$59,630
Chattanooga, TN$58,720
Warner Robins, GA$58,500
Atlanta, GA$58,380
Athens, GA$57,750
Augusta, GA$54,690
Gainesville, GA$51,170
Macon, GA$48,110
Albany, GA$47,700
Hinesville, GA$47,520
Dalton, GA$47,370
Valdosta, GA$46,070
Plumber salary in Georgia Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,200
Construction and Building Inspector$60,520
Electrician$50,730
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,430
Carpenter$45,070
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$44,720
Roofer$43,290
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$42,020
Painter$40,100
Construction Laborer$35,890
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $22.79 ($47,410 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $47,410 against $63,800 nationally, 26% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $57,200, so Columbus pays 17% less.

Where does Columbus rank for plumber pay?

376 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,860 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.