How much does a plumber make in Michigan?
$80,190a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Michigan. That is $38.55 an hour or $6,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.55
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,560Median: $80,190Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| Median | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| 75th | $95,390 | $45.86 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.73 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $90,730 |
| Detroit, MI | $86,370 |
| Jackson, MI | $81,930 |
| Monroe, MI | $80,700 |
| Flint, MI | $80,510 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $80,440 |
| Saginaw, MI | $80,440 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $78,210 |
| Lansing, MI | $78,190 |
| Muskegon, MI | $76,290 |
| Bay City, MI | $74,490 |
| South Bend, IN | $74,190 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $73,900 |
| Midland, MI | $63,930 |
| Traverse City, MI | $63,100 |
| Niles, MI | $59,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 6. Massachusetts | $93,880 |
| 7. Wisconsin | $81,210 |
| 8. Washington | $81,030 |
| 9. Michigan | $80,190 |
| 10. Montana | $79,960 |
| 11. New Jersey | $78,240 |
| 12. Hawaii | $78,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $38.55 ($80,190 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $80,190 against $63,800 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Michigan rank for plumber pay?
Michigan ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays plumbers the most?
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, with a median of $90,730 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.