Plumber Salary in Illinois
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Illinois Plumber Wages at a Glance
Illinois plumbers earn a statewide median of $96,200 per year ($46.25 per hour), up 5.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $47,880 at the 10th percentile to $123,290 at the 90th.
Illinois employs approximately 18,730 plumbers statewide, up 6.6% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $98,890 | $47.54/hr | 14,230 | up 5.1% |
| Peoria | $80,840 | $38.87/hr | 570 | up 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Illinois 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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