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Plumber salary in Massachusetts
The middle half of plumbers in Massachusetts earned $29.74 to $52.13 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $64.94 or more.1 The median is 47% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $25.01
- 25th
- $29.74
- Median
- $45.14
- 75th
- $52.13
- 90th
- $64.94
- 10th
- $52,010
- 25th
- $61,860
- Median
- $93,880
- 75th
- $108,430
- 90th
- $135,080
Which Massachusetts cities pay plumbers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $46.52 an hour; Barnstable Town has the lowest, $36.67.1
- Boston–Cambridge$46.52
- Springfield$44.27
- Worcester$39.55
- Pittsfield$39.41
- Amherst Town–Northampton$37.77
- Barnstable Town$36.67
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Massachusetts?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($93,880) and the 75th percentile ($108,430).1
How much do new plumbers make in Massachusetts?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Massachusetts earned $25.01 an hour or less ($52,010 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.74 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Massachusetts?
Projections Central expects Massachusetts to go from 16,650 plumber jobs in 2024 to 17,730 in 2034, a change of 6.5%, with about 1,500 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16,650 | 17,730 | 6.5% | 1,500 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Massachusetts?
Plumbers rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Massachusetts. General contractors have the highest median, $47.04 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.04 | $97,850 | 18,330 |
| Plumbers | $45.14 | $93,880 | 13,460 |
| Electricians | $38.18 | $79,420 | 17,810 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.16 | $77,300 | 8,200 |
| Roofers | $34.98 | $72,750 | 1,950 |
Where to train in Massachusetts
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Massachusetts, 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)