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How much does a plumber make in Memphis?

$58,690a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $28.22 an hour or $4,891 a month.

Hourly
$28.22
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
257 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $58,690Highest 10%: $82,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,530$18.04
25th$47,460$22.82
Median$58,690$28.22
75th$75,380$36.24
90th$82,020$39.43

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
Cleveland, TN$55,130
Morristown, TN$53,780
Jackson, TN$52,620
Johnson City, TN$48,480
Plumber salary in Tennessee Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$50,390
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $28.22 ($58,690 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $58,690 against $63,800 nationally, 8% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $58,600, so Memphis pays 0% more.

Where does Memphis rank for plumber pay?

257 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,020 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.