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.
National Median
$68,000
Best State (Net)
$70,738
Alaska
Take-Home TX
$56,668
No state tax
Job Growth
2%
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
Salary by Experience Level
Apprentice (Years 1–4)
$45,000
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$38,338
UA apprenticeship; paid scale
Journeyman Plumber
$70,000
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$58,075
Standard mid-career
Master Plumber
$105,000
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$82,698
License pulls permits, signs work
Plumbing Contractor
$165,000
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$124,044
Business owner; revenue-driven
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
Take-home estimates for a single filer with no additional deductions. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| State | Gross Salary | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $88,000 | $70,738 | |
| $70,000 | $58,075 | |
| $75,000 | $58,063 | |
| $75,000 | $57,784 | |
| $75,000 | $56,961 | |
| $72,000 | $56,749 | |
| $72,000 | $56,011 | |
| $70,000 | $54,900 | |
| $70,000 | $54,755 | |
| $65,000 | $54,408 | |
| $68,000 | $53,567 | |
| $62,000 | $51,997 | |
| $65,000 | $51,872 | |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | |
16Maryland | $65,000 | $50,369 |
| $62,000 | $50,094 | |
18Oregon | $65,000 | $49,785 |
19Michigan | $62,000 | $49,613 |
20Arizona | $60,000 | $49,293 |
21Delaware | $62,000 | $49,233 |
22Virginia | $62,000 | $49,193 |
23Ohio | $60,000 | $49,182 |
| $58,000 | $48,783 | |
25Colorado | $60,000 | $48,458 |
| $60,000 | $48,290 | |
27Missouri | $58,000 | $47,028 |
28Utah | $58,000 | $46,651 |
| $56,000 | $45,871 | |
30Iowa | $56,000 | $45,660 |
| $54,000 | $45,569 | |
32Vermont | $56,000 | $45,556 |
33Indiana | $56,000 | $45,554 |
34Nebraska | $56,000 | $45,332 |
35Montana | $56,000 | $45,301 |
36Georgia | $56,000 | $45,130 |
37Maine | $56,000 | $44,689 |
| $55,000 | $44,687 | |
39Idaho | $55,000 | $44,566 |
| $54,000 | $44,304 | |
| $54,000 | $44,197 | |
42Kansas | $55,000 | $44,103 |
| $52,000 | $43,962 | |
44Kentucky | $54,000 | $43,797 |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | |
46Oklahoma | $52,000 | $42,168 |
47Alabama | $50,000 | $40,286 |
48Arkansas | $48,000 | $39,431 |
| $48,000 | $39,388 | |
| $46,000 | $37,393 |
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
$40,286
net
AlaskaNo state tax
$70,738
net
Arizona
$49,293
net
Arkansas
$39,431
net
California
$56,011
net
Colorado
$48,458
net
Connecticut
$54,900
net
Delaware
$49,233
net
FloridaNo state tax
$45,569
net
Georgia
$45,130
net
Hawaii
$56,961
net
Idaho
$44,566
net
Illinois
$54,755
net
Indiana
$45,554
net
Iowa
$45,660
net
Kansas
$44,103
net
Kentucky
$43,797
net
Louisiana
$45,871
net
Maine
$44,689
net
Maryland
$50,369
net
Massachusetts
$58,063
net
Michigan
$49,613
net
Minnesota
$53,567
net
Mississippi
$37,393
net
Missouri
$47,028
net
Montana
$45,301
net
Nebraska
$45,332
net
NevadaNo state tax
$54,408
net
New HampshireNo state tax
$51,997
net
New Jersey
$56,749
net
New Mexico
$44,197
net
New York
$57,784
net
North Carolina
$44,687
net
North Dakota
$50,390
net
Ohio
$49,182
net
Oklahoma
$42,168
net
Oregon
$49,785
net
Pennsylvania
$50,094
net
Rhode Island
$51,872
net
South Carolina
$44,304
net
South DakotaNo state tax
$42,355
net
TennesseeNo state tax
$43,962
net
TexasNo state tax
$48,783
net
Utah
$46,651
net
Vermont
$45,556
net
Virginia
$49,193
net
WashingtonNo state tax
$58,075
net
West Virginia
$39,388
net
Wisconsin
$48,290
net
WyomingNo state tax
$50,390
net