How much does a plumber make in North Carolina?
$57,080a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in North Carolina. That is $27.44 an hour or $4,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.44
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $57,080Highest 10%: $75,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 75th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 90th | $75,850 | $36.47 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $61,870 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,540 |
| Durham, NC | $60,110 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,690 |
| Greensboro, NC | $57,510 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,080 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,890 |
| Wilmington, NC | $56,390 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $56,220 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $53,230 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $51,740 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,330 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $51,260 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,240 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $48,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 41. Tennessee | $58,600 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $57,970 |
| 43. Georgia | $57,200 |
| 44. North Carolina | $57,080 |
| 45. West Virginia | $56,980 |
| 46. Mississippi | $55,480 |
| 47. South Carolina | $53,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.44 ($57,080 a year).
Do plumbers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $57,080 against $63,800 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for plumber pay?
North Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays plumbers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $61,870 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.