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Plumber salary in Pennsylvania
The middle half of plumbers in Pennsylvania earned $27.83 to $44.15 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $64.48 or more.1 The median is 7% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.49
- 25th
- $27.83
- Median
- $32.73
- 75th
- $44.15
- 90th
- $64.48
- 10th
- $46,770
- 25th
- $57,880
- Median
- $68,080
- 75th
- $91,820
- 90th
- $134,110
Which Pennsylvania cities pay plumbers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $35.99 an hour; Chambersburg has the lowest, $28.94.1
- Philadelphia–Camden$35.99
- Harrisburg–Carlisle$35.36
- Pittsburgh$33.70
- York–Hanover$33.70
- Erie$31.93
- Allentown–Bethlehem$31.22
- Reading$29.99
- Lancaster$29.78
The 10 largest of 16 metro areas with plumber data, by employment.
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Pennsylvania?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($91,820) and the 90th ($134,110).1
How much do new plumbers make in Pennsylvania?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Pennsylvania earned $22.49 an hour or less ($46,770 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.83 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Pennsylvania?
Projections Central expects Pennsylvania to go from 15,400 plumber jobs in 2024 to 15,880 in 2034, a change of 3.1%, with about 1,310 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15,400 | 15,880 | 3.1% | 1,310 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Pennsylvania?
Plumbers rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Pennsylvania. General contractors have the highest median, $39.20 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.20 | $81,540 | 26,860 |
| Plumbers | $32.73 | $68,080 | 13,620 |
| Electricians | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.00 | $62,400 | 15,880 |
| Roofers | $26.79 | $55,710 | 3,830 |
Where to train in Pennsylvania
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Pennsylvania, 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)