Plumber Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median plumber in the San Francisco area earns $77,880 a year ($37.44 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($63,800) and 7% above the California median ($72,830). Half of the 5,660 plumbers there earn between $62,650 and $121,770.
Median $77,880
10th: $48,54090th: $155,330
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,540 | $47,350 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $62,650 | $58,980 | $50,190 |
| Median | $77,880 | $72,830 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $121,770 | $100,200 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $155,330 | $131,100 | $108,420 |
| Average | $92,380 | $82,320 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 5,660 | 47,660 | 465,840 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 12th 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 Diego, CA: $72,510
- 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: $72,610
- Electrician: $92,830
- Carpenter: $89,200
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $124,750
- Construction Supervisor: $120,810
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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.