Plumber Salary 2026 — Take-Home Pay by State
Plumbers install and repair piping systems for water, gas, and waste in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, balancing code compliance with practical problem-solving.
US Average
$72,170
BLS, May 2025
Best State (Net)
$72,469
Alaska
Take-Home TX
$51,017
on $60,780 · No state tax
Job Growth
2%
Source: BLS, May 2025 · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152)
Key Facts — Plumber 2026
BLS median: $61,550 for plumbers/pipefitters/steamfitters (BLS May 2023 OES)
UA Local 1 (NYC) is among the strongest plumbing locals in the country
CA C-36 contractor license requires 4 years documented experience + exam
Plumbing contractors with established businesses can clear $200K+ regularly
Aging workforce — 30% of plumbers are 55+ — creates strong apprentice demand
US Pay Range
Pay percentiles for Plumbers across the US (BLS, May 2025), with the estimated take-home in Texas.
Bottom 10%
$44,150
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$37,655
25th percentile
$50,190
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$42,508
Median
$63,800
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$53,443
75th percentile
$85,110
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$68,705
Top 10%
$108,420
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$85,103
Specialties & Salary Premiums
| Specialty | Est. Salary | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Contractor (Owner) | $149,600 | +120% |
| Industrial Plumber (Petrochemical) | $88,400 | +30% |
| Master Plumber (UA Local 1 NYC) | $91,800 | +35% |
| Service Plumber (Residential) | $74,800 | +10% |
| Hurricane Recovery (Florida) | $95,200 | +40% |
| Water Recycling Specialist (CA) | $78,200 | +15% |
Best States for Plumbers — Real Take-Home Pay
Ranked by estimated take-home pay (single filer, no additional deductions). The highest gross salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
▲Top 5 — Highest Take-Home
Plumber Salary by State — All 50 States
BLS average pay in each state (BLS, May 2025) and the estimated take-home for a single filer with no additional deductions. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| State | Average Pay (BLS) | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $90,460 | $72,469 | |
| $88,800 | $71,301 | |
| $98,450 | $71,074 | |
| $93,400 | $70,058 | |
| $92,590 | $69,870 | |
| $90,410 | $68,133 | |
| $86,700 | $65,451 | |
| $84,720 | $64,910 | |
| $83,790 | $63,455 | |
| $81,610 | $62,901 | |
| $82,320 | $62,261 | |
12Hawaii | $82,810 | $62,207 |
13Montana | $78,190 | $60,780 |
| $77,050 | $60,669 | |
15Michigan | $77,250 | $60,143 |
16Indiana | $75,660 | $59,854 |
| $71,510 | $59,137 | |
18Missouri | $75,010 | $59,065 |
| $75,400 | $58,377 | |
20Ohio | $69,700 | $56,389 |
21Iowa | $70,030 | $56,087 |
22Maryland | $73,510 | $55,910 |
23Kansas | $71,410 | $55,882 |
| $66,230 | $55,396 | |
25Arizona | $67,940 | $55,330 |
| $66,160 | $55,330 | |
27Vermont | $68,980 | $55,329 |
28Colorado | $69,090 | $55,103 |
29Kentucky | $68,870 | $54,987 |
30Delaware | $68,110 | $53,591 |
31Nebraska | $65,710 | $52,868 |
32Maine | $66,570 | $52,846 |
| $61,890 | $51,909 | |
34Utah | $64,210 | $51,283 |
| $60,780 | $51,017 | |
| $62,620 | $50,992 | |
| $60,500 | $50,792 | |
| $61,790 | $50,090 | |
39Virginia | $60,650 | $48,239 |
| $58,780 | $47,595 | |
41Oklahoma | $58,970 | $47,454 |
| $56,030 | $47,200 | |
43Idaho | $58,450 | $47,155 |
44Georgia | $58,220 | $46,803 |
| $55,530 | $46,798 | |
| $56,690 | $46,195 | |
47Alabama | $57,750 | $46,172 |
| $56,720 | $46,000 | |
| $55,890 | $45,697 | |
50Arkansas | $50,640 | $41,483 |
Maximize Your Take-Home
401(k) — $24,500 max
Reduces taxable income dollar-for-dollar
HSA — $4,400 single
Triple tax advantage — deductible, grows tax-free, tax-free withdrawals
FSA — $3,300 max
Medical expenses with pre-tax dollars
State consideration
Moving to TX, FL, WA can save $5,000–$15,000/year in taxes
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Plumber Salary by State — Detailed Pages
Alabama
$46,172
net
AlaskaNo state tax
$72,469
net
Arizona
$55,330
net
Arkansas
$41,483
net
California
$62,261
net
Colorado
$55,103
net
Connecticut
$58,377
net
Delaware
$53,591
net
FloridaNo state tax
$47,200
net
Georgia
$46,803
net
Hawaii
$62,207
net
Idaho
$47,155
net
Illinois
$70,058
net
Indiana
$59,854
net
Iowa
$56,087
net
Kansas
$55,882
net
Kentucky
$54,987
net
Louisiana
$50,992
net
Maine
$52,846
net
Maryland
$55,910
net
Massachusetts
$68,133
net
Michigan
$60,143
net
Minnesota
$65,451
net
Mississippi
$46,195
net
Missouri
$59,065
net
Montana
$60,780
net
Nebraska
$52,868
net
NevadaNo state tax
$59,137
net
New HampshireNo state tax
$55,396
net
New Jersey
$69,870
net
New Mexico
$50,090
net
New York
$63,455
net
North Carolina
$46,000
net
North Dakota
$55,330
net
Ohio
$56,389
net
Oklahoma
$47,454
net
Oregon
$71,074
net
Pennsylvania
$60,669
net
Rhode Island
$62,901
net
South Carolina
$45,697
net
South DakotaNo state tax
$46,798
net
TennesseeNo state tax
$50,792
net
TexasNo state tax
$51,017
net
Utah
$51,283
net
Vermont
$55,329
net
Virginia
$48,239
net
WashingtonNo state tax
$71,301
net
West Virginia
$47,595
net
Wisconsin
$64,910
net
WyomingNo state tax
$51,909
net