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How much does a plumber make in Worcester?

$82,260a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $39.55 an hour or $6,855 a month.

Hourly
$39.55
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
40 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,860Median: $82,260Highest 10%: $120,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,860$23.49
25th$58,720$28.23
Median$82,260$39.55
75th$106,100$51.02
90th$120,000$57.68

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Boston, MA$96,760
Springfield, MA$92,080
Pittsfield, MA$81,970
Providence, RI$79,820
Amherst Town, MA$78,570
Barnstable Town, MA$76,270
Plumber salary in Massachusetts Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Roofer$105,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$94,570
Construction and Building Inspector$80,650
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$80,280
Glazier$78,820
Sheet Metal Worker$77,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,050
Brickmason and Blockmason$76,930
Electrician$75,510
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$73,780
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $39.55 ($82,260 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $82,260 against $63,800 nationally, 29% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $93,880, so Worcester pays 12% less.

Where does Worcester rank for plumber pay?

40 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,000 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.