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Plumber salary in New Jersey
How much does a Plumber make in New Jersey?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.320 salaries reported, updated at October 17, 2021
$27.39
per hour
The average salary for a plumber is $27.39 per hour in New Jersey and $6,750 overtime per year.
8% 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 New Jersey
| 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 for Plumbers in New Jersey
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for plumbers
Most recommended license
Plumbing License
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 $27.39 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
U.S. Army
Good Tidings PHC
Haddad Plumbing & Heating Inc
Middlesex County College
Luxury Bath Technologies
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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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