How much does a Plumber make in Arizona?

The average Plumber salary in Arizona is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Arizona state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $58,085 annually ($4,840/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Arizona, your take-home pay is approximately $58,085/year or $4,840/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $1,398. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Arizona, 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 $72,000 is $1,398. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

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.

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Plumber Salary in Arizona (2026)

The average Plumber in Arizona earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $58,085/year ($4,840/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$58,085
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,840
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,234
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$1,398
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	19.33%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Arizona

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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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 — at $20K OT premium produces ~$4,400 federal + potential ~$500 AZ savings = ~$4,900 cumulative. 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 federal-only OBBBA savings amount) — uniquely favorable for non-exempt OT-driven trade workers nationally.