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Plumber salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Plumber make in the United States?

Average base salary

$30.36
Average $30.36
Low $16.99
High $54.25

The average salary for a plumber is $30.36 per hour in the United States and $6,750 overtime per year.21.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Plumber job openings in United States

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Plumber (Licensed)
EMCOR3.3out of 5 stars.
South Windsor, CT
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Plumber in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Independent contractor
 
$350,000per year
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Independent Contract
 
$350,000per year
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CRST
 
$331,004per year
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Rite Window
 
$300,000per year
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JOHNSTONE
 
$292,500per year
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Del Rio
 
$260,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Plumbers near United States

  1. Carson City, NV
    $41.22 per hour
  2. Alexandria, VA
    $37.16 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $33.84 per hour
  4. Glendale, AZ
    $29.12 per hour
  5. Richmond, VA
    $28.68 per hour

Where can a Plumber earn more?

Compare salaries for Plumbers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Plumber get paid in United States?

Apprentice Plumber

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Average $21.07 per hour

Journeyperson Plumber

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Average $70,045 per year

Senior Plumber

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Average $31.46 per hour