How much does a plumber make in New Jersey?
$78,240a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in New Jersey. That is $37.62 an hour or $6,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.62
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,720Median: $78,240Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 25th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| Median | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.36 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.73 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $78,610 |
| Vineland, NJ | $77,060 |
| Trenton, NJ | $76,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,860 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,940 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $64,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 8. Washington | $81,030 |
| 9. Michigan | $80,190 |
| 10. Montana | $79,960 |
| 11. New Jersey | $78,240 |
| 12. Hawaii | $78,060 |
| 13. New York | $77,490 |
| 14. Connecticut | $77,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.62 ($78,240 a year).
Do plumbers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,240 against $63,800 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for plumber pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays plumbers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $78,610 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.