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 $99,950 per year ($48.05 per hour), up 7.4% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $50,250 at the 10th percentile to $126,430 at the 90th.
Illinois employs approximately 16,750 plumbers statewide, up 1.4% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $103,380 | $49.70/hr | 12,750 | up 6.7% |
| Peoria | $85,090 | $40.91/hr | 560 | up 4.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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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