Plumber Salary in Maryland

Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Maryland Plumber Wages at a Glance

Maryland plumbers earn a statewide median of $65,400 per year ($31.44 per hour), up 13.7% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,630 at the 10th percentile to $108,420 at the 90th.

Maryland employs approximately 11,420 plumbers statewide, up 32.8% from May 2020.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Baltimore $63,200 $30.38/hr 5,220 up 5.2%

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

Maryland 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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