Plumber Salary (2026): How Much Do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated September 10, 2026

National Median$68,972
Per Hour$33.16
Total Jobs$465,820
Highest Paying StateDistrict of Columbia

Plumber Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1District of Columbia$101,020▲ 46%1,010
2Illinois$99,950▲ 45%16,750
3Oregon$97,050▲ 41%5,370
4Minnesota$94,410▲ 37%10,720
5Alaska$93,920▲ 36%1,200
6Massachusetts$93,880▲ 36%13,460
7Wisconsin$81,210▲ 18%10,210
8Washington$81,030▲ 17%12,470
9Michigan$80,190▲ 16%14,120
10Montana$79,960▲ 16%1,860
11New Jersey$78,240▲ 13%8,750
12Hawaii$78,060▲ 13%2,500
13New York$77,490▲ 12%23,210
14Connecticut$77,280▲ 12%5,410
15Rhode Island$76,470▲ 11%1,820
16Indiana$76,320▲ 11%11,280
17California$72,830▲ 6%47,660
18Pennsylvania$68,080▼ 1%13,620
19New Hampshire$66,810▼ 3%1,950
20Missouri$66,790▼ 3%8,310
21Maryland$65,400▼ 5%11,420
22Kansas$65,220▼ 5%4,590
23Delaware$64,720▼ 6%1,590
24Kentucky$64,160▼ 7%6,360
25Maine$64,000▼ 7%2,710
26Iowa$63,890▼ 7%5,730
27Louisiana$63,680▼ 8%8,360
28North Dakota$63,560▼ 8%1,620
29Ohio$63,330▼ 8%16,390
30Colorado$63,240▼ 8%10,080
31Wyoming$62,410▼ 10%1,140
32Vermont$62,170▼ 10%980
33Arizona$62,070▼ 10%11,810
34Utah$61,900▼ 10%7,030
35Nevada$61,610▼ 11%5,370
36New Mexico$61,440▼ 11%2,830
37Nebraska$60,970▼ 12%4,110
38Virginia$60,470▼ 12%13,780
39Texas$59,840▼ 13%44,090
40Alabama$58,670▼ 15%6,950
41Tennessee$58,600▼ 15%9,270
42Oklahoma$57,970▼ 16%6,050
43Georgia$57,200▼ 17%8,930
44North Carolina$57,080▼ 17%14,510
45West Virginia$56,980▼ 17%1,830
46Mississippi$55,480▼ 20%3,360
47South Carolina$53,940▼ 22%5,770
48Florida$52,910▼ 23%29,260
49Idaho$52,380▼ 24%3,090
50South Dakota$51,620▼ 25%1,760
51Arkansas$48,660▼ 29%3,370

FAQ

How much does a Plumber make?

The national median annual salary for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $68,972, about $33.16 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters the most?

District of Columbia tops the list at $101,020 per year.

What state pays plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters the least?

Arkansas has the lowest median at $48,660.

How much does a Plumber make per hour?

At the national median, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn about $33.16 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters include California.