Plumber Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median plumber in the Grand Rapids area earns $80,440 a year ($38.67 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($63,800) and about the same as the Michigan median ($80,190). Half of the 2,270 plumbers there earn between $57,550 and $91,310.
Median $80,440
10th: $46,63090th: $98,210
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,630 | $46,560 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $57,550 | $58,090 | $50,190 |
| Median | $80,440 | $80,190 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $91,310 | $95,390 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $98,210 | $103,430 | $108,420 |
| Average | $76,460 | $77,250 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 2,270 | 14,120 | 465,840 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for plumber pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($107,560).
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- Detroit, MI: $86,370
- 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
- Milwaukee, WI: $84,700
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- Construction Laborer: $47,780
- Electrician: $62,240
- Carpenter: $59,000
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $63,850
- Construction Supervisor: $75,350
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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.