Plumber salary in United States
How much does a Plumber make in the United States?
Average base salary
$28.50
Average $28.50
Low $15.98
High $50.80
The average salary for a plumber is $28.50 per hour in the United States and $6,750 overtime per year.21k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Plumbers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Plumbers near United States
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Where can a Plumber earn more?
Compare salaries for Plumbers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Plumbers
Most recommended license
Plumbing License
(earn +13.92% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 11.69% since 2018. Plumbers with this license earn +13.92% more than the average base salary, which is $28.50 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | increase by 7 |
| 2011 | 14 | increase by 100.00% |
| 2012 | 2798 | increase by 19885.71% |
| 2013 | 12876 | increase by 360.19% |
| 2014 | 16048 | increase by 24.63% |
| 2015 | 11535 | decrease by 28.12% |
| 2016 | 15370 | increase by 33.25% |
| 2017 | 12510 | decrease by 18.61% |
| 2018 | 13692 | increase by 9.45% |
| 2019 | 12091 | decrease by 11.69% |
Top companies hiring Plumbers on Indeed
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Top fields of study
Medical DegreeTop certifications
Backflow CertificationTop skills
BoilerMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 jobs | 14 |
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Most common benefits for Plumbers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 2,916 ratings54% of Plumbers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Installer
Job openingsAverage $20.67 per hour
Plumbing Technician
Job openingsAverage $27.63 per hour
Journeyperson Plumber
Job openingsAverage $64,472 per year
Plumbers Helper
Job openingsAverage $18.42 per hour
Drain Technician
Job openingsAverage $23.58 per hour
HVAC Technician
Job openingsAverage $27.57 per hour
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