How much does a Plumber make in Arizona?

BLS puts the average Plumber pay in Arizona at $67,940 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arizona, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arizona state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,330 annually ($4,611/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Arizona?

On a $67,940 salary in Arizona, your take-home pay is approximately $55,330/year or $4,611/month. Federal tax: $6,117. State tax: $1,296. FICA: $5,197.

Is $67,940 a good Plumber salary?

$67,940 is the BLS average Plumber pay in Arizona, 6% below the US average of $72,170 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arizona earn between $49,590 and $79,610. Arizona economy: Growing tech, healthcare, and real estate industries.

How do Arizona taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Arizona levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $67,940 is $1,296. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 18.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

In Arizona, the top 10% earn over $100,120 and the bottom 10% under $45,640 (BLS, May 2025). 2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Arizona reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

Trades

Plumber Salary in Arizona (2026)

Average Plumber pay in Arizona

$67,940/year

≈ $33/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $49,590–$79,610

US average: $72,170

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$55,330/year

$4,611/month · effective tax rate 18.56%

Federal $6,117
State $1,296
FICA $5,197
Take-home

Pay by role in Arizona

UA Master Plumber / Foreman$100,000–$160,000 w/OT
UA Journeyman Plumber (Industrial / Semi)$95,000–$140,000 w/OT
UA Journeyman Plumber (Healthcare)$85,000–$120,000 w/OT
UA Journeyman Plumber (Commercial)$78,000–$110,000 w/OT
UA Journeyman Plumber (Residential)$72,000–$98,000 w/OT
Non-union Master / Owner$95,000–$285,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,330
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,611
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,128
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$6,117
State Tax	$1,296
FICA Taxes	$5,197
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.56%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Arizona's plumbing trade market is anchored by UA Local 469 Phoenix (United Association Plumbers and Pipefitters, ~2,500 active members) and UA Local 741 Tucson, plus substantial non-union plumbing through the suburban Phoenix + Tucson markets (AZ is a right-to-work state since 1946, with lower union density at ~5.2% than peer states). Major commercial + industrial work concentrates at the Intel Chandler + TSMC Fab 21 semiconductor build-out (~$85B+ cumulative through 2027+), Banner Health hospital expansion, Honeywell facility, plus the substantial Sun Corridor residential construction. The 2025 OT deduction applies through 2028.

UA Master Plumber / Foreman

$100,000–$160,000 w/OT

UA Local 469 senior journeyman · supervision + project lead · semiconductor + hospital premium

UA Journeyman Plumber (Industrial / Semi)

$95,000–$140,000 w/OT

Intel + TSMC fab build · cleanroom ultrapure water + process piping · ASME B31.3 specialty

UA Journeyman Plumber (Healthcare)

$85,000–$120,000 w/OT

Banner Health build + Mayo Clinic + Dignity + HonorHealth · ASSE 6010 medical-gas cert

UA Journeyman Plumber (Commercial)

$78,000–$110,000 w/OT

Phoenix-Sky Harbor expansion · Honeywell facility · Salesforce Tower Phoenix · commercial

UA Journeyman Plumber (Residential)

$72,000–$98,000 w/OT

Phoenix + Tucson + Mesa + Chandler suburban new construction · master-planned communities

Non-union Master / Owner

$95,000–$285,000

Plumbing contractor / shop owner · AZ suburban service businesses · book-of-business driver

Plumbing Project Manager

$95,000–$165,000

Sundt Construction + McCarthy AZ + Hensel Phelps · semiconductor + healthcare GCs

UA Apprentice (Year 4)

$50,000–$70,000

Pre-journeyman final year · 6,000+ hours OJT + classroom · UA Local 469 apprenticeship program

UA Apprentice (Year 1)

$32,000–$48,000

First-year apprentice · 50% of journeyman scale · 5-year UA program · Pima + Mesa community college partnerships

Senior Steamfitter (UA Local 469 dual-trade)

$95,000–$140,000 w/OT

AZ UA Local 469 covers steamfitters · industrial process piping · semiconductor + chemical premium

Worth knowing: The Intel + TSMC semiconductor fab construction megaprojects are the structural feature most national plumbing-trade surveys understate for AZ. Intel Chandler Fab 52 (~$20B investment, 2024-2026 construction + manufacturing ramp) plus TSMC Phoenix Fab 21 Phase 1+2+3 (~$65B cumulative investment through 2027+) require massive cleanroom ultrapure water + process piping work to extremely tight specifications (semiconductor cleanroom plumbing requires sub-particulate-level water purity, often ASTM D5127 + ASME B31.3 + semiconductor-specific process piping standards). UA Local 469 Phoenix journeymen with ASME B31.3 + cleanroom + semiconductor specialty certifications clear $95-140K w/OT during fab build cycles. Arizona's right-to-work status (Article 25 §1 of AZ Constitution, adopted 1946) means UA Local membership is voluntary on union job sites; substantial non-union plumbing competition exists for residential and small commercial work at 60-75% of UA scale. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — a journeyman's OT premium can pass the $12,500 single cap, and only the capped $12,500 is deductible: ~$2,750 federal + ~$313 AZ, since Arizona mirrors the deduction (HB 4168, 2026) = ~$3,060 a year. AZ's 2.5% flat tax (HB 2870 of 2022 — lowest non-zero nationally) plus AZ Charitable Tax Credit Stack ($1,257 single combined) means combined effective rate at journeyman comp ($100K) is ~2.5% (lower than the OBBBA federal saving) — uniquely favorable for non-exempt OT-driven trade workers nationally.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Plumbers in Arizona and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arizona 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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