Plumber Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median plumber in the Indianapolis area earns $76,980 a year ($37.01 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($63,800) and 1% above the Indiana median ($76,320). Half of the 4,010 plumbers there earn between $59,830 and $97,480.
Median $76,980
10th: $46,74090th: $102,370
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,740 | $46,890 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $59,830 | $58,010 | $50,190 |
| Median | $76,980 | $76,320 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $97,480 | $96,760 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $102,370 | $102,520 | $108,420 |
| Average | $76,260 | $75,660 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 4,010 | 11,280 | 465,840 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for plumber pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($107,560).
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- 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
- Milwaukee, WI: $84,700
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- Construction Laborer: $51,040
- Electrician: $65,130
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- Heavy Equipment Operator: $82,190
- Construction Supervisor: $85,300
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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.