How much does a plumber make? Plumber salary and hourly pay
A plumber in the US earns a median of $63,800 a year, about $30.67 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,150 and the top 10% earn over $108,420. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, District of Columbia, has a median of $101,020.
Plumber pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a plumber make an hour?
The median plumber earns $30.67 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $21.22 for the lowest-paid 10% to $52.13 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $44,150 | $21.22 |
| Lower 25% | $50,190 | $24.13 |
| Median (typical) | $63,800 | $30.67 |
| Upper 25% | $85,110 | $40.92 |
| Top 10% | $108,420 | $52.13 |
Plumber salary by state
Median annual pay for plumbers in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,670 | $28.21 |
| Alaska | $93,920 | $45.15 |
| Arizona | $62,070 | $29.84 |
| Arkansas | $48,660 | $23.39 |
| California | $72,830 | $35.01 |
| Colorado | $63,240 | $30.40 |
| Connecticut | $77,280 | $37.15 |
| Delaware | $64,720 | $31.12 |
| District of Columbia | $101,020 | $48.57 |
| Florida | $52,910 | $25.44 |
| Georgia | $57,200 | $27.50 |
| Hawaii | $78,060 | $37.53 |
| Idaho | $52,380 | $25.18 |
| Illinois | $99,950 | $48.05 |
| Indiana | $76,320 | $36.69 |
| Iowa | $63,890 | $30.72 |
| Kansas | $65,220 | $31.36 |
| Kentucky | $64,160 | $30.85 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 | $30.62 |
| Maine | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| Maryland | $65,400 | $31.44 |
| Massachusetts | $93,880 | $45.13 |
| Michigan | $80,190 | $38.55 |
| Minnesota | $94,410 | $45.39 |
| Mississippi | $55,480 | $26.67 |
| Missouri | $66,790 | $32.11 |
| Montana | $79,960 | $38.44 |
| Nebraska | $60,970 | $29.31 |
| Nevada | $61,610 | $29.62 |
| New Hampshire | $66,810 | $32.12 |
| New Jersey | $78,240 | $37.62 |
| New Mexico | $61,440 | $29.54 |
| New York | $77,490 | $37.25 |
| North Carolina | $57,080 | $27.44 |
| North Dakota | $63,560 | $30.56 |
| Ohio | $63,330 | $30.45 |
| Oklahoma | $57,970 | $27.87 |
| Oregon | $97,050 | $46.66 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,080 | $32.73 |
| Rhode Island | $76,470 | $36.76 |
| South Carolina | $53,940 | $25.93 |
| South Dakota | $51,620 | $24.82 |
| Tennessee | $58,600 | $28.17 |
| Texas | $59,840 | $28.77 |
| Utah | $61,900 | $29.76 |
| Vermont | $62,170 | $29.89 |
| Virginia | $60,470 | $29.07 |
| Washington | $81,030 | $38.96 |
| West Virginia | $56,980 | $27.39 |
| Wisconsin | $81,210 | $39.04 |
| Wyoming | $62,410 | $30.00 |
Highest-paying states for plumbers
- District of Columbia: $101,020 median
- Illinois: $99,950 median
- Oregon: $97,050 median
- Minnesota: $94,410 median
- Alaska: $93,920 median
The lowest medians are in Arkansas ($48,660), South Dakota ($51,620), Idaho ($52,380), Florida ($52,910), South Carolina ($53,940). The most plumber jobs are in California (47,660 jobs), Texas (44,090 jobs), Florida (29,260 jobs), New York (23,210 jobs), Illinois (16,750 jobs).
How much does a plumber make a month?
At the median salary of $63,800, a plumber earns about $5,317 a month, $2,454 every two weeks or $1,227 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced plumber pay
New plumbers typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,150 a year and the lowest 25% under $50,190. The top 25% earn over $85,110 and the top 10% over $108,420. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Plumber salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,800 |
| Electrician | $63,190 |
| Welder | $53,750 |
| HVAC technician | $61,010 |
| Lineman | $95,320 |
| Truck driver | $58,640 |
| Mechanic | $50,620 |
Common questions
How much does a plumber make?
The US median is $63,800 a year ($30.67 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a plumber make an hour?
The median is about $30.67 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $21.22 and the top 10% about $52.13 an hour.
Which state pays plumbers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median at $101,020, followed by Illinois ($99,950) and Oregon ($97,050).
How much does a plumber make a month?
At the US median of $63,800 a year, about $5,317 a month or $2,454 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level plumber make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,150 a year and the lowest 25% under $50,190, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of plumbers make?
The top 10% earn over $108,420 a year; the top 25% earn over $85,110.
How much does a plumber make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $72,830 in California, $59,840 in Texas, $52,910 in Florida, $77,490 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. Note: BLS counts only employees, not self-employed plumbers or business owners, whose income can be quite different. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.