The average salary for a plumber in the United States is around $63,800 per year.
Avg Salary
Plumbers earn an average yearly salary of $63,800.
Wages typically start from $44,150 and go up to $108,420.
5% above national average Updated in 2025
Plumber earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level plumber earnings begin at:
$52.13 per hour
$108,420 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level plumber earnings begin at:
$40.92 per hour
$85,110 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level plumber earnings begin at:
$30.67 per hour
$63,800 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level plumber earnings begin at:
$24.13 per hour
$50,190 per year
10th percentile
Starting level plumber earnings begin at:
$21.22 per hour
$44,150 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Plumber salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $99,950 |
| Oregon | $97,050 |
| Minnesota | $94,410 |
| Alaska | $93,920 |
| Massachusetts | $93,880 |
| Wisconsin | $81,210 |
| Washington | $81,030 |
| Michigan | $80,190 |
| Montana | $79,960 |
| New Jersey | $78,240 |
| Hawaii | $78,060 |
| New York | $77,490 |
| Connecticut | $77,280 |
| Rhode Island | $76,470 |
| Indiana | $76,320 |
| California | $72,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,080 |
| New Hampshire | $66,810 |
| Missouri | $66,790 |
| Maryland | $65,400 |
| Kansas | $65,220 |
| Delaware | $64,720 |
| Kentucky | $64,160 |
| Maine | $64,000 |
| Iowa | $63,890 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 |
| North Dakota | $63,560 |
| Ohio | $63,330 |
| Colorado | $63,240 |
| Wyoming | $62,410 |
| Vermont | $62,170 |
| Arizona | $62,070 |
| Utah | $61,900 |
| Nevada | $61,610 |
| New Mexico | $61,440 |
| Nebraska | $60,970 |
| Virginia | $60,470 |
| Texas | $59,840 |
| Alabama | $58,670 |
| Tennessee | $58,600 |
| Oklahoma | $57,970 |
| Georgia | $57,200 |
| North Carolina | $57,080 |
| West Virginia | $56,980 |
| Mississippi | $55,480 |
| South Carolina | $53,940 |
| Florida | $52,910 |
| Idaho | $52,380 |
| South Dakota | $51,620 |
| Arkansas | $48,660 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $48,450 |
| Guam | $37,950 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,740 |
| District of Columbia | $101,020 |
How do plumber salaries compare to similar careers?
Plumbers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than marine electricians but more than electricians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Marine electrician salary | $85K |
| Surveyor salary | $75K |
| Boilermaker salary | $76K |
| Building inspector salary | $75K |
| Interior designer salary | $67K |
| Pipefitter salary | $64K |
| Plumber salary | $64K |
| Rotary drill operator salary | $68K |
| Crane operator salary | $68K |
| Electrician salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)