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How much does a plumber make in Parkersburg?

$49,580a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,132 a month.

Hourly
$23.84
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
354 of 388
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $49,580Highest 10%: $77,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,080$17.35
25th$45,770$22.00
Median$49,580$23.84
75th$61,820$29.72
90th$77,840$37.42

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Washington, DC$71,860
Weirton, WV$64,100
Wheeling, WV$64,060
Huntington, WV$62,160
Charleston, WV$58,940
Morgantown, WV$58,780
Winchester, VA$57,760
Hagerstown, MD$55,130
Beckley, WV$50,140
Plumber salary in West Virginia Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Parkersburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sheet Metal Worker$73,030
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,220
Electrician$59,550
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,450
Carpenter$47,090
Construction Laborer$41,650
Salaries for every job in Parkersburg, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Parkersburg?

The median hourly pay in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area is $23.84 ($49,580 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Parkersburg than the national average?

No: $49,580 against $63,800 nationally, 22% less.

How does Parkersburg compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $56,980, so Parkersburg pays 13% less.

Where does Parkersburg rank for plumber pay?

354 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Parkersburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,840 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.