How much does a plumber make in Texas?
$59,840a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Texas. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.77
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,270Median: $59,840Highest 10%: $81,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| 75th | $74,100 | $35.63 | |
| 90th | $81,890 | $39.37 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $62,810 |
| Beaumont, TX | $62,220 |
| Odessa, TX | $61,870 |
| Houston, TX | $61,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,250 |
| Midland, TX | $60,700 |
| Victoria, TX | $60,320 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,180 |
| Waco, TX | $57,550 |
| Killeen, TX | $56,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $55,970 |
| Longview, TX | $54,320 |
| Sherman, TX | $54,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $53,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $51,790 |
| College Station, TX | $49,780 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $49,210 |
| Tyler, TX | $49,060 |
| Lubbock, TX | $48,950 |
| Texarkana, TX | $48,480 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,050 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,850 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $46,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 36. New Mexico | $61,440 |
| 37. Nebraska | $60,970 |
| 38. Virginia | $60,470 |
| 39. Texas | $59,840 |
| 40. Alabama | $58,670 |
| 41. Tennessee | $58,600 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $57,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.77 ($59,840 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $59,840 against $63,800 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for plumber pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays plumbers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $62,810 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.