Plumber Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median plumber in the San Diego area earns $72,510 a year ($34.86 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($63,800) and about the same as the California median ($72,830). Half of the 5,100 plumbers there earn between $61,390 and $94,480.
Median $72,510
10th: $46,03090th: $127,790
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,030 | $47,350 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $61,390 | $58,980 | $50,190 |
| Median | $72,510 | $72,830 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $94,480 | $100,200 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $127,790 | $131,100 | $108,420 |
| Average | $78,580 | $82,320 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 5,100 | 47,660 | 465,840 |
San Diego, CA ranks 19th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $77,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,110
- Chicago, IL: $103,380
- Minneapolis, MN: $101,630
- Portland, OR: $101,010
- Boston, MA: $96,760
- Seattle, WA: $95,230
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- Construction Laborer: $57,180
- Electrician: $76,160
- Carpenter: $73,200
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $83,670
- Construction Supervisor: $95,850
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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.