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 $52,910 per year ($25.44 per hour), up 21.5% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,940 at the 10th percentile to $73,610 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 29,260 plumbers statewide, up 14.3% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $59,780 | $28.74/hr | 940 | up 26.3% |
| Jacksonville | $58,920 | $28.33/hr | 2,380 | up 34.9% |
| North Port | $58,150 | $27.96/hr | 1,390 | up 37.6% |
| Naples | $57,830 | $27.80/hr | 810 | up 46.1% |
| Miami | $57,760 | $27.77/hr | 5,930 | up 23.7% |
| Orlando | $55,380 | $26.62/hr | 4,040 | up 35.4% |
| Tampa | $52,000 | $25.00/hr | 4,180 | up 19.7% |
| Cape Coral | $51,690 | $24.85/hr | 1,950 | up 21.2% |
| Lakeland | $51,220 | $24.62/hr | 740 | up 19.7% |
| Port St. Lucie | $50,990 | $24.52/hr | 730 | up 6.4% |
| Deltona | $50,490 | $24.28/hr | 710 | up 28.7% |
| Pensacola | $49,670 | $23.88/hr | 650 | up 14.2% |
| Tallahassee | $48,540 | $23.34/hr | 480 | up 14.0% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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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