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 $101,020 per year ($48.57 per hour), up 37.9% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $52,310 at the 10th percentile to $117,180 at the 90th.

District of Columbia employs approximately 1,010 plumbers statewide, up 1.0% from May 2020.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Washington $71,860 $34.55/hr 9,420 up 26.1%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.

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