How much does a plumber make in Pennsylvania?
$68,080a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Pennsylvania. That is $32.73 an hour or $5,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.73
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,770Median: $68,080Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| 25th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| Median | $68,080 | $32.73 | |
| 75th | $91,820 | $44.14 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.48 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,860 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $73,560 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $70,100 |
| York, PA | $70,100 |
| Erie, PA | $66,410 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,940 |
| Lebanon, PA | $62,660 |
| Reading, PA | $62,370 |
| Lancaster, PA | $61,950 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $61,630 |
| Altoona, PA | $61,430 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,160 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $60,200 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59,970 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58,730 |
| State College, PA | $57,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 15. Rhode Island | $76,470 |
| 16. Indiana | $76,320 |
| 17. California | $72,830 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $68,080 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $66,810 |
| 20. Missouri | $66,790 |
| 21. Maryland | $65,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $32.73 ($68,080 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $68,080 against $63,800 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for plumber pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays plumbers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $74,860 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.