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How much does a plumber make in Dover?

$58,410a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,868 a month.

Hourly
$28.08
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
262 of 388
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,880Median: $58,410Highest 10%: $104,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,880$21.10
25th$50,380$24.22
Median$58,410$28.08
75th$76,330$36.70
90th$104,000$50.00

Other cities in Delaware

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Philadelphia, PA$74,860
Plumber salary in Delaware Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Dover

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,660
Construction and Building Inspector$67,890
Sheet Metal Worker$61,460
Electrician$60,750
Carpenter$52,140
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,860
Construction Laborer$45,810
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$43,540
Salaries for every job in Dover, DE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Dover?

The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $28.08 ($58,410 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Dover than the national average?

No: $58,410 against $63,800 nationally, 8% less.

How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?

The median in Delaware is $64,720, so Dover pays 10% less.

Where does Dover rank for plumber pay?

262 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Dover?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.