The average salary for a plumber in California is around $72,830 per year.
Avg Salary
Plumbers earn an average yearly salary of $72,830.
Wages typically start from $47,350 and go up to $131,100.
1% above national average Updated in 2025
Plumber earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level plumber earnings begin at:
$63.03 per hour
$131,100 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level plumber earnings begin at:
$48.17 per hour
$100,200 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level plumber earnings begin at:
$35.01 per hour
$72,830 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level plumber earnings begin at:
$28.36 per hour
$58,980 per year
10th percentile
Starting level plumber earnings begin at:
$22.76 per hour
$47,350 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 California. On average, they make less than crane operators but more than hydroelectric plant technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Crane operator salary | $80K |
| Marine electrician salary | $85K |
| Electrician salary | $76K |
| Sheet metal worker salary | $77K |
| Millwright salary | $78K |
| Pipefitter salary | $73K |
| Plumber salary | $73K |
| Ironworker salary | $76K |
| Drafter salary | $77K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $78K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)