How much does a plumber make in Indianapolis?
$76,980a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $37.01 an hour or $6,415 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.01
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $76,980Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| Median | $76,980 | $37.01 | |
| 75th | $97,480 | $46.87 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.22 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Bloomington, IN | $96,980 |
| Kokomo, IN | $91,470 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $90,250 |
| Columbus, IN | $85,930 |
| Michigan City, IN | $82,200 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $77,110 |
| Louisville, KY | $74,680 |
| South Bend, IN | $74,190 |
| Evansville, IN | $73,190 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,160 |
| Muncie, IN | $64,790 |
| Elkhart, IN | $64,730 |
| Lafayette, IN | $62,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $37.01 ($76,980 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $76,980 against $63,800 nationally, 21% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $76,320, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for plumber pay?
82 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,400 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.