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$29.89median an hour
$62,170median a year
- 10th
- $23.46
- 25th
- $26.99
- Median
- $29.89
- 75th
- $39.54
- 90th
- $44.20
- 10th
- $48,800
- 25th
- $56,140
- Median
- $62,170
- 75th
- $82,240
- 90th
- $91,940
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Vermont?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $91,940 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new plumbers make in Vermont?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Vermont earned $23.46 an hour or less ($48,800 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $26.99 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Vermont?
Projections Central expects Vermont to go from 1,130 plumber jobs in 2024 to 1,190 in 2034, a change of 5.4%, with about 100 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,130 | 1,190 | 5.4% | 100 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Vermont?
Plumbers rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Vermont. General contractors have the highest median, $39.66 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.66 | $82,490 | 1,010 |
| Electricians | $30.49 | $63,430 | 1,270 |
| Plumbers | $29.89 | $62,170 | 980 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.88 | $62,150 | 970 |
| Roofers | $28.39 | $59,040 | 210 |
Where to train in Vermont
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Vermont, 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)