How much does a plumber make in Washington?
$71,860a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $34.55 an hour or $5,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.55
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 9,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $71,860Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $55,780 | $26.82 | |
| Median | $71,860 | $34.55 | |
| 75th | $94,050 | $45.22 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
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Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a plumber make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $34.55 ($71,860 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $71,860 against $63,800 nationally, 13% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $101,000, so Washington pays 29% less.
Where does Washington rank for plumber pay?
108 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 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.