How much does a plumber make in Michigan City?
$82,200a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $39.52 an hour or $6,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.52
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,030Median: $82,200Highest 10%: $98,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 25th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $82,200 | $39.52 | |
| 75th | $91,330 | $43.91 | |
| 90th | $98,620 | $47.41 |
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 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $77,110 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $76,980 |
| 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 Michigan City, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Michigan City?
The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $39.52 ($82,200 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Michigan City than the national average?
Yes: $82,200 against $63,800 nationally, 29% more.
How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $76,320, so Michigan City pays 8% more.
Where does Michigan City rank for plumber pay?
41 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Michigan City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,620 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.