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Plumber salary in New Jersey
The middle half of plumbers in New Jersey earned $29.72 to $51.36 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $65.73 or more.1 The median is 23% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.42
- 25th
- $29.72
- Median
- $37.61
- 75th
- $51.36
- 90th
- $65.73
- 10th
- $48,720
- 25th
- $61,810
- Median
- $78,240
- 75th
- $106,830
- 90th
- $136,710
Which New Jersey cities pay plumbers the most?
Vineland has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $37.05 an hour; Atlantic City-Hammonton has the lowest, $30.87.1
- Vineland$37.05
- Trenton–Princeton$36.71
- Atlantic City–Hammonton$30.87
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in New Jersey?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($78,240) and the 75th percentile ($106,830).1
How much do new plumbers make in New Jersey?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in New Jersey earned $23.42 an hour or less ($48,720 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.72 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in New Jersey?
Projections Central expects New Jersey to go from 10,770 plumber jobs in 2024 to 11,520 in 2034, a change of 7%, with about 980 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10,770 | 11,520 | 7% | 980 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in New Jersey?
Plumbers rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in New Jersey. General contractors have the highest median, $50.73 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $50.73 | $105,510 | 16,230 |
| Plumbers | $37.61 | $78,240 | 8,750 |
| Electricians | $37.14 | $77,250 | 13,520 |
| Roofers | $36.83 | $76,600 | 1,860 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.79 | $74,450 | 10,330 |
Where to train in New Jersey
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New Jersey, 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)