How much does a plumber make in Illinois?
$99,950a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Illinois. That is $48.05 an hour or $8,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.05
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,250Median: $99,950Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| 25th | $72,070 | $34.65 | |
| Median | $99,950 | $48.05 | |
| 75th | $120,100 | $57.72 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.78 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $94,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,230 |
| Peoria, IL | $85,090 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,120 |
| Kankakee, IL | $81,620 |
| Bloomington, IL | $77,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,000 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,310 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $65,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $101,000 |
| 2. Illinois | $99,950 |
| 3. Oregon | $97,050 |
| 4. Minnesota | $94,410 |
| 5. Alaska | $93,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.05 ($99,950 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $99,950 against $63,800 nationally, 57% more.
Where does Illinois rank for plumber pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays plumbers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $103,400 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.