Plumber Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Plumber salaries range from $52,280 to $100,110 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Plumber Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $53,180 | $66,820 | $100,110 | $123,880 | $135,950 | $76,949 | 4,920 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,210 | $65,290 | $98,890 | $118,350 | $123,600 | $92,162 | 14,230 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,220 | $65,740 | $97,020 | $105,650 | $122,730 | $91,356 | 5,070 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,620 | $72,250 | $90,220 | $130,890 | $169,280 | $46,078 | 2,230 |
| Seattle, WA | $50,630 | $62,260 | $87,160 | $128,200 | $148,620 | $58,340 | 6,540 |
| Boston, MA | $48,170 | $60,310 | $83,640 | $107,140 | $140,870 | $54,990 | 11,320 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,350 | $58,720 | $81,480 | $97,670 | $103,930 | $85,678 | 5,590 |
| New York, NY | $49,180 | $64,810 | $79,420 | $107,000 | $138,100 | $42,425 | 21,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,000 | $61,210 | $72,580 | $99,640 | $131,040 | $61,301 | 7,570 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,720 | $64,850 | $71,700 | $99,850 | $142,380 | $39,922 | 7,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,980 | $55,830 | $66,130 | $86,980 | $124,400 | $41,280 | 5,530 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $47,550 | $50,340 | $66,090 | $79,590 | $86,700 | $65,178 | 3,070 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,530 | $57,090 | $65,110 | $98,310 | $125,580 | $39,223 | 13,440 |
| Denver, CO | $48,000 | $57,810 | $64,300 | $82,500 | $102,170 | $57,004 | 5,220 |
| Washington, DC | $47,150 | $52,820 | $64,030 | $81,440 | $105,800 | $41,904 | 8,780 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,100 | $49,070 | $62,680 | $97,560 | $99,200 | $62,244 | 9,990 |
| Austin, TX | $39,090 | $48,620 | $62,280 | $78,960 | $84,670 | $60,466 | 4,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,480 | $48,420 | $60,370 | $75,910 | $82,760 | $57,992 | 11,120 |
| Houston, TX | $38,080 | $47,180 | $60,230 | $72,980 | $81,980 | $62,415 | 11,150 |
| Nashville, TN | $41,560 | $47,100 | $59,870 | $73,210 | $83,010 | $59,691 | 2,850 |
| Atlanta, GA | $38,160 | $46,910 | $58,690 | $77,990 | $83,420 | $59,163 | 4,610 |
| Miami, FL | $39,380 | $48,160 | $56,170 | $63,300 | $72,520 | $45,630 | 5,130 |
| Raleigh, NC | $39,810 | $47,430 | $55,560 | $63,470 | $72,910 | $55,671 | 2,520 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,470 | $47,360 | $55,550 | $63,650 | $75,230 | $57,446 | 4,210 |
| Tampa, FL | $38,650 | $47,380 | $52,280 | $62,470 | $65,210 | $52,490 | 4,120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Plumber is $70,862 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $77,227. Salaries range from $52,280 to $100,110 depending on city and cost of living.
Plumber salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $70,862, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 182,540 Plumber positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plumber positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.