Wages
Plumber Pay in the US in 2026: Wages in All 50 States
Updated November 1, 2026
In the United States, the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) is $30.67 an hour (BLS, data from May 2025). Pay depends on the state and the metro area. The tables below give hourly and yearly wages for every state and DC, and hourly wages for major metro areas.
What do plumbers earn in the US?
The first two tables give the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wages for plumbers across the United States, by the hour and by the year. BLS counts plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters as one group. Half of the workers in the group earn more than the median, and half earn less.
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Plumber wages across the United States
Yearly plumber pay across the United States
Which states pay plumbers the most?
In the state table, District of Columbia has the highest median, and Arkansas has the lowest. The table also gives the 10th and 90th percentiles for each state, beside the median. The yearly table after it gives the same states in yearly pay.
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Plumber wages in all 50 states and DC
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) · Hourly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18.14[1] | $28.21[1] | $36.87[1] |
| Alaska | $25.83[1] | $45.15[1] | $58.97[1] |
| Arizona | $21.94[1] | $29.84[1] | $48.13[1] |
| Arkansas | $16.06[1] | $23.39[1] | $33.11[1] |
| California | $22.76[1] | $35.01[1] | $63.03[1] |
| Colorado | $22.97[1] | $30.40[1] | $48.19[1] |
| Connecticut | $21.96[1] | $37.16[1] | $49.52[1] |
| Delaware | $19.71[1] | $31.11[1] | $45.93[1] |
| District of Columbia | $25.15[1] | $48.57[1] | $56.34[1] |
| Florida | $18.72[1] | $25.44[1] | $35.39[1] |
| Georgia | $18.12[1] | $27.50[1] | $38.82[1] |
| Hawaii | $22.96[1] | $37.53[1] | $54.47[1] |
| Idaho | $18.96[1] | $25.18[1] | $39.72[1] |
| Illinois | $24.16[1] | $48.05[1] | $60.79[1] |
| Indiana | $22.54[1] | $36.69[1] | $49.29[1] |
| Iowa | $21.88[1] | $30.72[1] | $46.87[1] |
| Kansas | $18.81[1] | $31.36[1] | $52.54[1] |
| Kentucky | $21.57[1] | $30.84[1] | $45.53[1] |
| Louisiana | $18.33[1] | $30.62[1] | $38.24[1] |
| Maine | $23.13[1] | $30.77[1] | $38.83[1] |
| Maryland | $21.94[1] | $31.44[1] | $52.13[1] |
| Massachusetts | $25.01[1] | $45.14[1] | $64.94[1] |
| Michigan | $22.38[1] | $38.56[1] | $49.73[1] |
| Minnesota | $23.42[1] | $45.39[1] | $58.20[1] |
| Mississippi | $17.23[1] | $26.67[1] | $36.29[1] |
| Missouri | $21.53[1] | $32.11[1] | $56.34[1] |
| Montana | $23.20[1] | $38.44[1] | $48.49[1] |
| Nebraska | $20.59[1] | $29.31[1] | $47.13[1] |
| Nevada | $20.29[1] | $29.62[1] | $56.94[1] |
| New Hampshire | $21.56[1] | $32.12[1] | $42.18[1] |
| New Jersey | $23.42[1] | $37.61[1] | $65.73[1] |
| New Mexico | $17.39[1] | $29.54[1] | $42.16[1] |
| New York | $22.18[1] | $37.26[1] | $62.70[1] |
| North Carolina | $18.69[1] | $27.44[1] | $36.47[1] |
| North Dakota | $21.89[1] | $30.56[1] | $40.17[1] |
| Ohio | $21.86[1] | $30.45[1] | $48.75[1] |
| Oklahoma | $18.26[1] | $27.87[1] | $39.69[1] |
| Oregon | $27.99[1] | $46.66[1] | $70.72[1] |
| Pennsylvania | $22.49[1] | $32.73[1] | $64.48[1] |
| Rhode Island | $23.89[1] | $36.77[1] | $53.06[1] |
| South Carolina | $18.11[1] | $25.93[1] | $36.44[1] |
| South Dakota | $18.86[1] | $24.82[1] | $35.81[1] |
| Tennessee | $18.52[1] | $28.17[1] | $39.43[1] |
| Texas | $18.40[1] | $28.77[1] | $39.37[1] |
| Utah | $21.09[1] | $29.76[1] | $39.96[1] |
| Vermont | $23.46[1] | $29.89[1] | $44.20[1] |
| Virginia | $21.14[1] | $29.07[1] | $37.52[1] |
| Washington | $23.79[1] | $38.96[1] | $68.20[1] |
| West Virginia | $17.31[1] | $27.39[1] | $39.98[1] |
| Wisconsin | $24.05[1] | $39.04[1] | $57.72[1] |
| Wyoming | $21.04[1] | $30.01[1] | $38.48[1] |
Yearly plumber pay by state
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) · Yearly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,670[1] | $76,690[1] |
| Alaska | $93,920[1] | $122,660[1] |
| Arizona | $62,070[1] | $100,120[1] |
| Arkansas | $48,660[1] | $68,870[1] |
| California | $72,830[1] | $131,100[1] |
| Colorado | $63,240[1] | $100,240[1] |
| Connecticut | $77,280[1] | $102,990[1] |
| Delaware | $64,720[1] | $95,520[1] |
| District of Columbia | $101,020[1] | $117,180[1] |
| Florida | $52,910[1] | $73,610[1] |
| Georgia | $57,200[1] | $80,740[1] |
| Hawaii | $78,060[1] | $113,300[1] |
| Idaho | $52,380[1] | $82,620[1] |
| Illinois | $99,950[1] | $126,430[1] |
| Indiana | $76,320[1] | $102,520[1] |
| Iowa | $63,890[1] | $97,500[1] |
| Kansas | $65,220[1] | $109,290[1] |
| Kentucky | $64,160[1] | $94,710[1] |
| Louisiana | $63,680[1] | $79,540[1] |
| Maine | $64,000[1] | $80,760[1] |
| Maryland | $65,400[1] | $108,420[1] |
| Massachusetts | $93,880[1] | $135,080[1] |
| Michigan | $80,190[1] | $103,430[1] |
| Minnesota | $94,410[1] | $121,050[1] |
| Mississippi | $55,480[1] | $75,470[1] |
| Missouri | $66,790[1] | $117,180[1] |
| Montana | $79,960[1] | $100,860[1] |
| Nebraska | $60,970[1] | $98,030[1] |
| Nevada | $61,610[1] | $118,430[1] |
| New Hampshire | $66,810[1] | $87,730[1] |
| New Jersey | $78,240[1] | $136,710[1] |
| New Mexico | $61,440[1] | $87,700[1] |
| New York | $77,490[1] | $130,420[1] |
| North Carolina | $57,080[1] | $75,850[1] |
| North Dakota | $63,560[1] | $83,560[1] |
| Ohio | $63,330[1] | $101,410[1] |
| Oklahoma | $57,970[1] | $82,560[1] |
| Oregon | $97,050[1] | $147,100[1] |
| Pennsylvania | $68,080[1] | $134,110[1] |
| Rhode Island | $76,470[1] | $110,360[1] |
| South Carolina | $53,940[1] | $75,780[1] |
| South Dakota | $51,620[1] | $74,480[1] |
| Tennessee | $58,600[1] | $82,020[1] |
| Texas | $59,840[1] | $81,890[1] |
| Utah | $61,900[1] | $83,120[1] |
| Vermont | $62,170[1] | $91,940[1] |
| Virginia | $60,470[1] | $78,050[1] |
| Washington | $81,030[1] | $141,860[1] |
| West Virginia | $56,980[1] | $83,160[1] |
| Wisconsin | $81,210[1] | $120,070[1] |
| Wyoming | $62,410[1] | $80,030[1] |
Which metro areas pay plumbers the most?
The table lists the 20 metro areas with the most plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, by name. Among them, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest median, and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL has the lowest. Before you move, compare the metro area with its state in the state table.
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Plumber wages in the 20 metro areas with the most plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) · Hourly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $18.22[1] | $28.07[1] | $39.22[1] |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $19.62[1] | $30.20[1] | $38.90[1] |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $21.74[1] | $30.38[1] | $49.34[1] |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $25.13[1] | $46.52[1] | $69.21[1] |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $25.94[1] | $49.70[1] | $61.15[1] |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $18.92[1] | $29.45[1] | $39.53[1] |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $23.38[1] | $30.72[1] | $49.41[1] |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $23.20[1] | $41.53[1] | $51.82[1] |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $19.19[1] | $29.47[1] | $41.19[1] |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $22.16[1] | $34.19[1] | $60.14[1] |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $19.41[1] | $27.77[1] | $36.06[1] |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $24.70[1] | $48.86[1] | $58.52[1] |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $23.02[1] | $37.79[1] | $69.94[1] |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $23.27[1] | $35.99[1] | $68.37[1] |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $22.37[1] | $30.65[1] | $48.42[1] |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $22.13[1] | $34.86[1] | $61.44[1] |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $23.34[1] | $37.44[1] | $74.68[1] |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $24.97[1] | $45.78[1] | $73.80[1] |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $21.98[1] | $29.75[1] | $36.25[1] |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $22.83[1] | $34.55[1] | $55.00[1] |
How much do apprentice plumbers earn?
Public-works schedules set a rate for each apprentice step. The list below gives the New York City rate for each step of the plumber apprenticeship. Each step also has a supplemental benefit rate.
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New York City apprentice plumber prevailing wages, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
- First-year apprentice plumber in New York City, first six months: $19.00 an hour plus $5.43 in supplemental benefits, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.[2]
- First-year apprentice plumber in New York City, second six months: $21.00 an hour plus $6.43 in supplemental benefits.[2]
- Second-year apprentice plumber in New York City: $31.78 an hour plus $24.44 in supplemental benefits.[2]
- Third-year apprentice plumber in New York City: $33.88 an hour plus $24.44 in supplemental benefits.[2]
- Fourth-year apprentice plumber in New York City: $36.73 an hour plus $24.44 in supplemental benefits.[2]
- Fifth-year apprentice plumber in New York City, first six months: $38.13 an hour plus $24.44 in supplemental benefits.[2]
- Fifth-year apprentice plumber in New York City, second six months: $50.20 an hour plus $24.44 in supplemental benefits.[2]
Prevailing wage rates compared with the median
On public works, state and city rules set a rate for each trade. The list below gives the rates for San Francisco, Cook County and New York City. San Francisco sets separate rates for plumbing construction and for plumbing service and repair. To compare a rate with the BLS median, find the metro area in the metro table. San Francisco's total rates count wage and benefits together. Keep two points in mind. Each public-works rate is for one classification, and the BLS median covers all plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in the area. The public-works schedules are dated 2026, and the BLS medians are for May 2025.
Published prevailing wage rates for plumbers and pipefitters
- San Francisco prevailing wage for a plumber, steamfitter or refrigeration fitter (HVAC): $94.00 an hour, or a total of $149.76 an hour, from August 22, 2026 to June 30, 2027.[3]
- San Francisco prevailing wage for plumbing service and repair: $79.90 an hour, or a total of $128.03 an hour, from August 22, 2026 to June 30, 2027.[3]
- Cook County, Illinois prevailing wage for a plumber: $62.00 an hour base and $65.70 for a foreman, posted October 19, 2026.[4]
- Cook County, Illinois prevailing wage for a pipefitter: $59.50 an hour base and $62.50 for a foreman, posted October 19, 2026.[4]
- In Cook County, Illinois, prevailing wage overtime for a plumber is 1.5 times the base wage after 8 hours on a weekday and for every hour on Saturdays, and 2.0 times for every hour on Sundays and holidays.[4]
- New York City prevailing wage for a plumber: $78.05 an hour plus $46.40 in supplemental benefits, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.[5]
Before you move for plumbing work
Check these points before you take a job in another state.
- Compare the metro median in the metro table, not only the state figure.
- Ask whether the job is on a public-works or union contract. The prevailing-wage list above gives public-works rates for three places.
- Ask whether a quoted rate is base pay or a total package. San Francisco's total rates in the prevailing-wage list include benefits.
- Ask how overtime is paid. The prevailing-wage list above gives the Cook County overtime rule.
- If you are an apprentice, ask which step you start in. The New York City list above gives a rate for each step.
How to read these figures
BLS gives percentiles for each place. The 10th percentile is the wage that 10 percent of workers in the group earn less than. The 90th percentile is the wage that 10 percent earn more than. All BLS figures on this page are for May 2025. A cell that says No published figure has no BLS figure for that place.
Questions and answers
How much does a plumber make a year?
The yearly table gives the national figures. The yearly state table gives them for each state and DC.
How much does a plumber make in California?
California's figures are in the state table. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA and San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA each have a row in the metro table. For San Francisco public works, see the prevailing-wage list.
How much does a plumber make in Texas?
Texas is in the state table. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX and Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX each have a row in the metro table.
Do the BLS figures include pipefitters and steamfitters?
Yes. BLS reports plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters as one occupation group. Every BLS table on this page covers that whole group.
Do union plumbers earn more?
No source on this page compares union and non-union pay directly. The prevailing-wage list gives public-works rates for three places. To compare a rate with the BLS median, find its metro area in the metro table.
Can Werko match me with a US plumber job?
No. Werko matches trades workers in Canada now. You can join the US waitlist on this page.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 31, 2026
- Construction Apprentice Prevailing Wage Schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Office of the Comptroller, City of New York (Bureau of Labor Law). Retrieved October 31, 2026
- General Prevailing Wage Determination SFR-2026-2, San Francisco
California Department of Industrial Relations (Office of the Director - Research Unit). Retrieved October 31, 2026
- Cook County Prevailing Wage Rates posted on 10/19/2026
Illinois Department of Labor. Retrieved October 31, 2026
- Construction Worker Prevailing Wage Schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Office of the Comptroller, City of New York (Bureau of Labor Law). Retrieved October 31, 2026