Plumber Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median plumber in the Charlotte area earns $58,690 a year ($28.22 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($63,800) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($57,080). Half of the 3,840 plumbers there earn between $47,430 and $64,230.
Median $58,690
10th: $42,32090th: $76,010
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,320 | $38,860 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $47,430 | $46,550 | $50,190 |
| Median | $58,690 | $57,080 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $64,230 | $63,290 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $76,010 | $75,850 | $108,420 |
| Average | $58,140 | $56,720 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 3,840 | 14,510 | 465,840 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for plumber pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($107,560).
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- Raleigh, NC: $60,540
- San Jose, CA: $107,560
- Chicago, IL: $103,380
- Minneapolis, MN: $101,630
- Portland, OR: $101,010
- Boston, MA: $96,760
- Seattle, WA: $95,230
- Detroit, MI: $86,370
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- Construction Laborer: $45,850
- Electrician: $59,080
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.