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Average Plumber Salary by State 2026

Plumber salaries across America. Licensed plumber and master plumber pay in all 50 states.

$79,200
Highest (California)
$49,200
Lowest (Mississippi)
$59,460
National Average
$78,710
Best Adjusted (Illinois)

Top 5 Highest Pay

#1 California$79,200
#2 Alaska$76,800
#3 New York$76,800
#4 New Jersey$75,000
#5 Illinois$73,200

Top 5 Best Value (COL Adj.)

#1 Illinois$78,710
#2 Minnesota$68,041
#3 Ohio$67,416
#4 Michigan$66,067
#5 Pennsylvania$63,830

Bottom 5 Lowest Pay

#50 Mississippi$49,200
#49 Arkansas$49,800
#48 South Dakota$51,000
#47 West Virginia$51,000
#46 Alabama$52,200

All 50 States — Plumber Salary

#StateSalary MonthlyCOL AdjustedCOL IndexTax Rate
#1California$79,200$6,600$55,7751429.3%
#2Alaska$76,800$6,400$60,472127None
#3New York$76,800$6,400$55,25213910.9%
#4New Jersey$75,000$6,250$61,98312110.75%
#5Illinois$73,200$6,100$78,710934.95%
#6Hawaii$72,000$6,000$37,89519011%
#7Connecticut$70,800$5,900$58,5121216.99%
#8Washington$70,800$5,900$61,565115None
#9Massachusetts$69,000$5,750$51,1111355%
#10Oregon$67,200$5,600$59,4691139.9%
#11Maryland$66,000$5,500$55,9321185.75%
#12Minnesota$66,000$5,500$68,041979.85%
#13Nevada$64,800$5,400$62,308104None
#14Colorado$63,000$5,250$60,0001054.4%
#15New Hampshire$61,200$5,100$54,643112None
#16Delaware$60,000$5,000$58,8241026.6%
#17Ohio$60,000$5,000$67,416893.99%
#18Pennsylvania$60,000$5,000$63,830943.07%
#19Virginia$60,000$5,000$58,2521035.75%
#20Arizona$58,800$4,900$57,0871032.5%
#21Michigan$58,800$4,900$66,067894.25%
#22Rhode Island$58,800$4,900$53,9451095.99%
#23Texas$58,800$4,900$63,22693None
#24Wisconsin$58,200$4,850$62,581937.65%
#25Florida$55,800$4,650$54,175103None
#26Georgia$55,800$4,650$60,000935.49%
#27Indiana$55,800$4,650$62,000903.15%
#28North Carolina$55,800$4,650$58,737954.5%
#29Utah$55,800$4,650$54,1751034.65%
#30Missouri$55,200$4,600$62,727884.95%
#31Iowa$54,000$4,500$60,000906%
#32Kansas$54,000$4,500$60,674895.7%
#33Louisiana$54,000$4,500$59,341914.25%
#34Maine$54,000$4,500$49,5411097.15%
#35Nebraska$54,000$4,500$59,341915.84%
#36North Dakota$54,000$4,500$58,065932.9%
#37South Carolina$54,000$4,500$58,696926.4%
#38Tennessee$54,000$4,500$59,34191None
#39Wyoming$54,000$4,500$56,84295None
#40Idaho$52,800$4,400$54,433975.8%
#41Kentucky$52,800$4,400$60,690874.5%
#42Alabama$52,200$4,350$60,000875%
#43Montana$52,200$4,350$50,6801035.9%
#44New Mexico$52,200$4,350$57,363915.9%
#45Oklahoma$52,200$4,350$60,698864.75%
#46Vermont$52,200$4,350$47,4551108.75%
#47South Dakota$51,000$4,250$56,04491None
#48West Virginia$51,000$4,250$60,714845.12%
#49Arkansas$49,800$4,150$59,286844.4%
#50Mississippi$49,200$4,100$59,277835%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state pays Plumbers the most?

California pays the highest Plumber salary at $79,200/year. However, after adjusting for cost of living, Illinois offers the best real value at $78,710 adjusted.

What is the average Plumber salary in 2026?

The national average Plumber salary is $59,460/year. This varies from $49,200 in Mississippi to $79,200 in California.

Which state is best for Plumbers after cost of living?

Illinois offers the best cost-of-living adjusted Plumber salary at $78,710. This accounts for housing, taxes, groceries, and other expenses.

How much do Plumbers make per month?

The average Plumber makes $4,955/month before taxes. After federal and state taxes, take-home pay ranges from $2,952 to $5,148/month.

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