Plumber Salary in Washington, DC
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The median plumber in the Washington area earns $71,860 a year ($34.55 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($63,800). Half of the 9,420 plumbers there earn between $55,780 and $94,050.
Median $71,860
10th: $47,48090th: $114,400
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,480 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $55,780 | $50,190 |
| Median | $71,860 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $94,050 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $114,400 | $108,420 |
| Average | $75,090 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 9,420 | 465,840 |
Washington, DC ranks 21st 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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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.