How much does a plumber make in Springfield?
$94,370a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $45.37 an hour or $7,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.37
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $94,370Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $64,180 | $30.86 | |
| Median | $94,370 | $45.37 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.79 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.29 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,230 |
| Peoria, IL | $85,090 |
| 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 Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $97,140 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $95,310 |
| Electrician | $84,780 |
| Roofer | $77,900 |
| Carpenter | $76,970 |
| Paving | $71,670 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,320 |
| Painter | $63,930 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,310 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $45.37 ($94,370 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $94,370 against $63,800 nationally, 48% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,950, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for plumber pay?
12 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,300 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.