How much does a Plumber make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Plumber pay in New Hampshire at $66,230 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,396 annually ($4,616/month).

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

On a $66,230 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $55,396/year or $4,616/month. Federal tax: $5,768. State tax: $0. FICA: $5,067.

Is $66,230 a good Plumber salary?

$66,230 is the BLS average Plumber pay in New Hampshire, 8% below the US average of $72,170 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $52,610 and $77,080.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Plumber salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $66,230 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 16.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $87,730 and the bottom 10% under $44,850 (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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (2026)

Average Plumber pay in New Hampshire

$66,230/year

≈ $32/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $52,610–$77,080

US average: $72,170

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$55,396/year

$4,616/month · effective tax rate 16.36%

Federal $5,768
FICA $5,067
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior Journeyman Plumber (UA Local 131)$78,000–$118,000+ OT
Senior Master Plumber / Foreman$92,000–$138,000+ OT
Senior Plumber (Lonza Portsmouth Biologics)$85,000–$132,000+ OT
Senior Plumber (BAE Nashua / Hypertherm)$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior Plumber (DH / CMC / Elliot)$72,000–$108,000+ OT
Senior Plumber (Post-2020 NH Residential)$85,000–$155,000+ profit

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,396
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,616
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,131
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$5,768
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,067
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	16.36%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's plumbing market is anchored by United Association Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 131 Manchester + Local 537 Boston MA-NH cross-border (UA-affiliated commercial + industrial plumbing across NH), the substantial post-2020 NH residential construction (the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW + remote work migration driving substantial NH housing growth + Manchester + Nashua + Salem + Bedford + Lakes Region growth), Dartmouth-Hitchcock + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass + Concord Hospital facility plumbing, Lonza Portsmouth (post-2017 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing facility) + BAE Nashua + Hypertherm Hanover industrial plumbing, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery + Pease International Tradeport + Manchester-Boston Regional Airport facility plumbing, the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior plumbing talent, NH is NOT a RTW state.

Senior Journeyman Plumber (UA Local 131)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

UA Local 131 Manchester journeyman · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Plumber / Foreman

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

Master plumber + foreman · UA Local 131 + 537 leadership + OT

Senior Plumber (Lonza Portsmouth Biologics)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

Lonza Portsmouth · post-2017 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (BAE Nashua / Hypertherm)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

BAE Nashua + Hypertherm Hanover · cleared aerospace + industrial facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (DH / CMC / Elliot)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Dartmouth-Hitchcock + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass + Concord facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (Post-2020 NH Residential)

$85,000–$155,000+ profit

Independent residential plumber · the substantial post-2020 NH housing growth

Senior Plumber (Portsmouth Naval / Pease)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard + Pease International Tradeport · cleared facility + premium

Senior Boston Commute Plumber

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

Boston-area commercial plumbing · NH-resident leveraging tax-haven arbitrage

Mid-Career Plumber (3-7 yrs)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at NH firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Plumber (Year 1-4)

$42,000–$58,000+ OT

Local 131 apprentice + NH non-union apprentice · UA training fund · entry band

Worth knowing: Post-2020 NH residential construction + Lonza Portsmouth biologics dual-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state migration-driven housing + biologics plumbing anchor and a feature most national plumbing surveys understate for NH. The substantial post-2020 NH residential construction (the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW + remote work migration leveraging NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal making NH fully income-tax-free + NH 0% sales tax tax-haven + the substantial post-2020 NH housing growth in Manchester + Nashua + Salem + Bedford + Hudson + the substantial NH Lakes Region + White Mountains + Seacoast UHNW second-home + the substantial post-2020 NH luxury home construction + the substantial NH Manchester-Boston commuter town residential plumbing) supports substantial NH residential plumbing. Lonza Portsmouth (post-2017 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing + ~700+ employees + the substantial Lonza Portsmouth cell + gene therapy biologics facility plumbing including substantial GMP-grade cleanroom + bioreactor + the substantial Lonza-Moderna mRNA facility plumbing). UA Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 131 Manchester + Local 537 cross-border + BAE Nashua + Hypertherm Hanover + Dartmouth-Hitchcock + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass + Concord facility + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard + Pease + Manchester-Boston Regional. NH is NOT a RTW state — substantial NH public + private sector collective bargaining preserved. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax anchor the NH plumbing proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Plumbers in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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