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Plumber Salary in Connecticut

Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Connecticut Plumber Wages at a Glance

Connecticut plumbers earn a statewide median of $73,080 per year ($35.14 per hour), up 14.3% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $44,570 at the 10th percentile to $98,720 at the 90th.

Connecticut employs approximately 4,180 plumbers statewide, down 14.7% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
New Haven $74,790 $35.96/hr 580
Hartford $74,630 $35.88/hr 1,280 up 1.5%
Waterbury $67,380 $32.40/hr 470
Bridgeport $67,150 $32.28/hr 780

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Connecticut Plumber Apprenticeships

Most plumbers enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.

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