Salary for Plumbers
Plumbers repair, install and maintain pipes that carry liquids and gases- such as water, air and steam- through homes, schools, businesses and other locations. Plumbing can be strenuous as workers must utilize tight spaces and are often required to lift and carry heavy objects. To become a plumber one must first earn his or her high school diploma or GED. Most states require plumbers to hold an official license to be able to practice. Employers will often certify plumbers through their own apprenticeship programs, but many vocational schools have plumbing programs as well.
A Plumber can expect a compensation in a range of 40000 to 60000 based on seniority. Plumbers can expect an average compensation of Fifty Thousand Five Hundred dollars yearly.
Plumbers have the highest average potential salary in Illinois, where they receive average pay of near $67610. People in this job function obtain the most salary in Management of Companies and Enterprises, where they receive salary pay of $66500.
The national wage distribution is shown below. To overlay local salaries for a Plumber, please select your state.
A Plumber can expect a compensation in a range of 40000 to 60000 based on seniority. Plumbers can expect an average compensation of Fifty Thousand Five Hundred dollars yearly.
Plumbers have the highest average potential salary in Illinois, where they receive average pay of near $67610. People in this job function obtain the most salary in Management of Companies and Enterprises, where they receive salary pay of $66500.
The national wage distribution is shown below. To overlay local salaries for a Plumber, please select your state.
SALARY COMPARISON BY STATE

HIGHEST PAYING
Plumbers have the highest average income in the following states
Illinois
$67,610
Alaska
$67,320
Massachusetts
$62,010
New Jersey
$61,640
District of Columbia
$60,650
Wisconsin
$60,110
New York
$59,840
LOWEST PAYING
The following states have the lowest average wages for this career
Puerto Rico
$20,520
Guam
$30,160
Mississippi
$35,880
South Carolina
$35,970
North Carolina
$37,350
South Dakota
$37,360
Florida
$37,590
