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How much money does a plumber make?
Plumbers earn an average annual base salary of $73,320, according to the 2022 Construction Craft Salary Survey. That equates to $35.25/hour.
These numbers do not include overtime, per diem or other incentives that can increase earnings and benefits.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest 10% of plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earned more than $98,990 annually.
Plumbers install and maintain the pipes and valves that make up a building’s water and drainage systems. To learn more about plumbing, check out our plumber career page.
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