Plumber Salary in Florida
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Florida Plumber Wages at a Glance
Florida plumbers earn a statewide median of $50,540 per year ($24.30 per hour), up 16.9% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,400 at the 10th percentile to $67,500 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 26,730 plumbers statewide, up 1.7% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $56,170 | $27.01/hr | 5,130 | up 24.4% |
| Naples | $53,350 | $25.65/hr | 610 | up 37.1% |
| Palm Bay | $52,840 | $25.40/hr | 850 | up 9.6% |
| Tampa | $52,280 | $25.14/hr | 4,120 | up 17.9% |
| Orlando | $51,650 | $24.83/hr | 3,440 | up 29.1% |
| Jacksonville | $50,460 | $24.26/hr | 2,190 | up 14.5% |
| Pensacola | $49,260 | $23.68/hr | 640 | up 22.5% |
| North Port | $48,900 | $23.51/hr | 1,310 | up 19.4% |
| Cape Coral | $48,880 | $23.50/hr | 1,900 | up 6.7% |
| Port St. Lucie | $48,540 | $23.34/hr | 460 | up 0.1% |
| Lakeland | $47,580 | $22.87/hr | 620 | up 13.4% |
| Tallahassee | $47,100 | $22.64/hr | 370 | up 14.4% |
| Deltona | $46,740 | $22.47/hr | 550 | up 38.9% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Florida 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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