Plumber Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median plumber in the Raleigh area earns $60,540 a year ($29.11 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($63,800) and 6% above the North Carolina median ($57,080). Half of the 2,810 plumbers there earn between $48,370 and $70,010.
Median $60,540
10th: $42,94090th: $77,610
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,940 | $38,860 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $48,370 | $46,550 | $50,190 |
| Median | $60,540 | $57,080 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $70,010 | $63,290 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $77,610 | $75,850 | $108,420 |
| Average | $60,290 | $56,720 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 2,810 | 14,510 | 465,840 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for plumber pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($107,560).
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- Charlotte, NC: $58,690
- 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: $45,650
- Electrician: $56,800
- Carpenter: $50,820
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $51,110
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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.