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$31.11median an hour
$64,720median a year
- 10th
- $19.71
- 25th
- $24.93
- Median
- $31.11
- 75th
- $37.42
- 90th
- $45.93
- 10th
- $40,990
- 25th
- $51,860
- Median
- $64,720
- 75th
- $77,830
- 90th
- $95,520
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Delaware?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $95,520 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new plumbers make in Delaware?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Delaware earned $19.71 an hour or less ($40,990 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.93 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Delaware?
Projections Central expects Delaware to go from 1,680 plumber jobs in 2024 to 1,900 in 2034, a change of 12.8%, with about 170 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1,680 | 1,900 | 12.8% | 170 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Delaware?
Plumbers rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Delaware. General contractors have the highest median, $38.99 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.99 | $81,100 | 2,590 |
| Plumbers | $31.11 | $64,720 | 1,590 |
| Electricians | $30.63 | $63,700 | 2,260 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.96 | $62,320 | 1,730 |
| Roofers | $28.58 | $59,440 | 230 |
Where to train in Delaware
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Delaware, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)