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Plumber salary in Mississippi
The middle half of plumbers in Mississippi earned $19.72 to $30.31 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $36.29 or more.1 The median is 13% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.23
- 25th
- $19.72
- Median
- $26.67
- 75th
- $30.31
- 90th
- $36.29
- 10th
- $35,830
- 25th
- $41,010
- Median
- $55,480
- 75th
- $63,040
- 90th
- $75,470
Which Mississippi cities pay plumbers the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $30.31 an hour; Hattiesburg has the lowest, $24.01.1
- Gulfport–Biloxi$30.31
- Jackson$27.48
- Hattiesburg$24.01
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Mississippi?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $75,470 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new plumbers make in Mississippi?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Mississippi earned $17.23 an hour or less ($35,830 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $19.72 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Mississippi?
Projections Central expects Mississippi to go from 3,340 plumber jobs in 2024 to 3,740 in 2034, a change of 12%, with about 330 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3,340 | 3,740 | 12% | 330 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Mississippi?
Plumbers rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Mississippi. General contractors have the highest median, $32.17 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $32.17 | $66,910 | 7,040 |
| Electricians | $29.26 | $60,860 | 6,610 |
| Plumbers | $26.67 | $55,480 | 3,360 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.41 | $48,680 | 2,700 |
| Roofers | $21.61 | $44,940 | 480 |
Where to train in Mississippi
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Mississippi, 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)