Plumber Salary Calculator
Median plumber pay is $63,800 a year. See pay by state and calculate your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax and FICA.
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About the Plumber Salary Calculator
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), the median plumber salary is $63,800 a year (about $30.67 an hour). The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,150 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $108,420. The mean annual wage is $72,170 and about 465,840 people work in this occupation.
How to use it
- Leave the annual salary at the national median or type your own pay.
- Choose your state and filing status and add any 401(k) contribution.
- Press Calculate take-home pay to see your plumber pay per year, month, paycheck and hour.
Plumber salary by state (2026)
Oregon pays plumbers the most, with an average of $98,450 a year, and Arkansas pays the least at $50,640. State averages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025). The monthly take-home column is an estimate for a single filer using the 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security, Medicare and each state's 2026 income tax brackets.
Highest-paying states: Oregon ($98,450), Illinois ($93,400), New Jersey ($92,590), District of Columbia ($91,200), Alaska ($90,460).
Lowest-paying states: Arkansas ($50,640), South-Dakota ($55,530), South Carolina ($55,890), Florida ($56,030), Mississippi ($56,690).
| State | Average annual salary | Est. take-home / month |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $98,450 | $5,859 |
| Illinois | $93,400 | $5,838 |
| New Jersey | $92,590 | $5,855 |
| District of Columbia | $91,200 | $6,082 |
| Alaska | $90,460 | $6,039 |
| Massachusetts | $90,410 | $5,678 |
| Washington | $88,800 | $5,942 |
| Minnesota | $86,700 | $5,454 |
| Wisconsin | $84,720 | $5,443 |
| New York | $83,790 | $5,321 |
| Hawaii | $82,810 | $5,194 |
| California | $82,320 | $5,276 |
| Rhode Island | $81,610 | $5,317 |
| Montana | $78,190 | $5,065 |
| Michigan | $77,250 | $5,012 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,050 | $5,056 |
| Indiana | $75,660 | $4,988 |
| Connecticut | $75,400 | $4,942 |
| Missouri | $75,010 | $4,918 |
| Maryland | $73,510 | $4,785 |
| Nevada | $71,510 | $4,928 |
| Kansas | $71,410 | $4,657 |
| Iowa | $70,030 | $4,674 |
| Ohio | $69,700 | $4,727 |
| Colorado | $69,090 | $4,592 |
| Vermont | $68,980 | $4,605 |
| Kentucky | $68,870 | $4,582 |
| Delaware | $68,110 | $4,466 |
| Arizona | $67,940 | $4,595 |
| Maine | $66,570 | $4,363 |
| New Hampshire | $66,230 | $4,616 |
| North Dakota | $66,160 | $4,609 |
| Nebraska | $65,710 | $4,406 |
| Utah | $64,210 | $4,321 |
| Louisiana | $62,620 | $4,250 |
| Wyoming | $61,890 | $4,326 |
| New Mexico | $61,790 | $4,174 |
| Texas | $60,780 | $4,251 |
| Virginia | $60,650 | $4,020 |
| Tennessee | $60,500 | $4,233 |
| Oklahoma | $58,970 | $3,955 |
| West Virginia | $58,780 | $3,958 |
| Idaho | $58,450 | $3,930 |
| Georgia | $58,220 | $3,880 |
| Alabama | $57,750 | $3,830 |
| North Carolina | $56,720 | $3,833 |
| Mississippi | $56,690 | $3,850 |
| Florida | $56,030 | $3,933 |
| South Carolina | $55,890 | $3,741 |
| South-Dakota | $55,530 | $3,900 |
| Arkansas | $50,640 | $3,426 |
Click a state to see a full paycheck breakdown. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Plumber pay and take-home by percentile (no state income tax)
| Level | Gross a year | Per hour | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% (cut-off) | $44,150 | $21.23 | $3,138 |
| Median | $63,800 | $30.67 | $4,454 |
| Highest 10% (cut-off) | $108,420 | $52.12 | $7,092 |
Single filer, 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare. Pay varies by employer, experience, shift differentials and overtime. The median is a national figure, not an offer or a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How much do plumbers make a year?
The median pay for plumbers was $63,800 a year ($30.67 an hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,150 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $108,420.
How much does a plumber take home after taxes?
On the national median of $63,800, a single filer in a state with no income tax keeps about $53,443 a year ($4,454 a month) after federal income tax and FICA. Use the calculator above for your state.
Which state pays plumbers the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for plumbers, about $98,450 a year, followed by Illinois ($93,400) and New Jersey ($92,590), according to BLS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly pay for plumbers?
The median is about $30.67 an hour, based on 2,080 working hours a year. The mean wage across the country is $72,170 a year.
What is the lowest-paying state for plumbers?
Arkansas has the lowest average pay at about $50,640 a year. Pay depends on cost of living, employer, experience and demand.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Estimates only, not tax or financial advice.