How much does a plumber make in Peoria?
$85,090a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $40.91 an hour or $7,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.91
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,790Median: $85,090Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 25th | $61,630 | $29.63 | |
| Median | $85,090 | $40.91 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.67 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.39 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $94,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,230 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,120 |
| Kankakee, IL | $81,620 |
| Bloomington, IL | $77,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,000 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,310 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $65,180 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $98,680 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $87,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $86,440 |
| Electrician | $80,460 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $80,060 |
| Roofer | $76,610 |
| Carpenter | $75,280 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $72,670 |
| Painter | $64,450 |
| Construction Laborer | $62,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $40.91 ($85,090 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $85,090 against $63,800 nationally, 33% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,950, so Peoria pays 15% less.
Where does Peoria rank for plumber pay?
31 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,300 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.