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Plumber Salary in District of Columbia

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

District of Columbia Plumber Wages at a Glance

District of Columbia plumbers earn a statewide median of $81,950 per year ($39.40 per hour), up 14.1% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $48,730 at the 10th percentile to $107,270 at the 90th.

District of Columbia employs approximately 640 plumbers statewide, down 43.9% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Washington $64,030 $30.78/hr 8,780 up 13.9%

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

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