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Plumber salary in Alabama

How much does a Plumber make in Alabama?

Average base salary

$24.92
10%
below national average
Average $24.92
Low $12.90
High $48.14
Overtime
$6,750per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a plumber is $24.92 per hour in Alabama and $6,750 overtime per year.320 salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in Alabama

Years of experiencePer 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 Alabama

  1. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
    3.2
    109 reviews10 salaries reported
    $47.90per hour
  2. $35.00per hour
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Highest paying cities for Plumbers near Alabama

  1. Hoover, AL
    $41.31 per hour
    13 salaries reported
  2. Dothan, AL
    $33.53 per hour
    12 salaries reported
  3. Tuscaloosa, AL
    $31.75 per hour
    7 salaries reported
  1. Decatur, AL
    $27.36 per hour
    20 salaries reported
  2. Madison, AL
    $27.36 per hour
    10 salaries reported
  3. Birmingham, AL
    $26.88 per hour
    63 salaries reported
  1. Montgomery, AL
    $25.00 per hour
    17 salaries reported
  2. Mobile, AL
    $24.81 per hour
    21 salaries reported
  3. Bessemer, AL
    $24.08 per hour
    22 salaries reported
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Where can a Plumber earn more?

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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 $24.92 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this licenseChange from previous year
20107increase by 7
201114increase by 100.00%
20122798increase by 19885.71%
201312876increase by 360.19%
201416048increase by 24.63%
201511535decrease by 28.12%
201615370increase by 33.25%
201712510decrease by 18.61%
201813692increase by 9.45%
201912091decrease by 11.69%

Top companies hiring Plumbers on Indeed

National Service Provider
Vesta Realty Group
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Coolray Heating and Cooling
Premier Service
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Top fields of study
Medical Degree
+33.25%salary
Top certifications
Backflow Certification
+33.21%salary
Top skills
Boiler
+38.48%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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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 ratings

54% 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 Alabama?

Journeyperson Plumber

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