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How much does a plumber make in Richmond?

$61,480a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.

Hourly
$29.56
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
191 of 388
Jobs in the area
2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,420Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $77,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,420$21.36
25th$48,500$23.32
Median$61,480$29.56
75th$72,020$34.63
90th$77,490$37.25

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Washington, DC$71,860
Virginia Beach, VA$61,870
Kingsport, TN$59,360
Winchester, VA$57,760
Lynchburg, VA$57,210
Charlottesville, VA$56,510
Blacksburg, VA$53,340
Harrisonburg, VA$52,290
Roanoke, VA$51,700
Staunton, VA$51,250
Plumber salary in Virginia Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Electrician$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Carpenter$51,870
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $61,480 against $63,800 nationally, 4% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $60,470, so Richmond pays 2% more.

Where does Richmond rank for plumber pay?

191 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,490 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.