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Plumber salary in Massachusetts
How much does a Plumber make in Massachusetts?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.228 salaries reported, updated at October 11, 2021
$34.77
per hour
The average salary for a plumber is $34.77 per hour in Massachusetts and $6,750 overtime per year.
37% higher
than national averageAdditional compensation
Overtime
$6,750
per year
Most common benefits
- Food provided
- Professional development assistance
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Salaries by years of experience in Massachusetts
| 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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Highest paying cities in Massachusetts for Plumbers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for plumbers
Most recommended skill
Boiler
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 53.79% since 2018. Plumbers with this skill earn +38.48% more than the average base salary, which is $34.77 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26 | increase by 26 |
| 2013 | 186 | increase by 615.38% |
| 2014 | 321 | increase by 72.58% |
| 2015 | 139 | decrease by 56.70% |
| 2016 | 231 | increase by 66.19% |
| 2017 | 96 | decrease by 58.44% |
| 2018 | 290 | increase by 202.08% |
| 2019 | 134 | decrease by 53.79% |
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Medical Degree | +33.25% | 12 jobs | 14  |
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Information tooltip for top certifications.
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Backflow Certification | +33.21% | 133 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Plumbing License | +13.92% | 987 jobs | 1,527 |
EPA Certification | +26.78% | 3 jobs | 5 |
Certified Pool Operator | +34.91% | 3 jobs | 5 |
Most common benefits for Plumbers
- Food provided
- Professional development assistance
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Referral program
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Salary satisfaction
54% of Plumbers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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