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How much does a plumber make in Jackson?

$52,620a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $25.30 an hour or $4,385 a month.

Hourly
$25.30
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
320 of 388
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $52,620Highest 10%: $76,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,460$18.01
25th$44,550$21.42
Median$52,620$25.30
75th$69,240$33.29
90th$76,470$36.76

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Nashville, TN$60,100
Knoxville, TN$59,860
Kingsport, TN$59,360
Clarksville, TN$58,930
Chattanooga, TN$58,720
Memphis, TN$58,690
Cleveland, TN$55,130
Morristown, TN$53,780
Johnson City, TN$48,480
Plumber salary in Tennessee Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$69,890
Electrician$60,360
Construction and Building Inspector$54,450
Carpenter$47,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,240
Helpers--Pipelayer$46,650
Fence Erector$45,800
Highway Maintenance Worker$45,780
Construction Laborer$44,610
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$43,730
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $25.30 ($52,620 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $52,620 against $63,800 nationally, 18% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $58,600, so Jackson pays 10% less.

Where does Jackson rank for plumber pay?

320 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,470 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.