How much does a plumber make in Owensboro?
$64,310a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,040Median: $64,310Highest 10%: $91,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $52,350 | $25.17 | |
| Median | $64,310 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 90th | $91,170 | $43.83 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Paducah, KY | $82,120 |
| Louisville, KY | $74,680 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,160 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $64,260 |
| Huntington, WV | $62,160 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,870 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,250 |
| Clarksville, TN | $58,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $30.92 ($64,310 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
Yes: $64,310 against $63,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $64,160, so Owensboro pays 0% more.
Where does Owensboro rank for plumber pay?
145 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,170 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.