Plumber Salary in Pennsylvania
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Pennsylvania Plumber Wages at a Glance
Pennsylvania plumbers earn a statewide median of $66,650 per year ($32.04 per hour), up 24.2% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,070 at the 10th percentile to $108,770 at the 90th.
Pennsylvania employs approximately 13,990 plumbers statewide, down 10.0% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $72,580 | $34.89/hr | 7,570 | up 24.9% |
| Harrisburg | $68,640 | $33.00/hr | 830 | up 36.0% |
| Pittsburgh | $66,930 | $32.18/hr | 2,880 | up 10.5% |
| Allentown | $65,210 | $31.35/hr | 760 | up 20.2% |
| York | $62,960 | $30.27/hr | 520 | up 16.4% |
| Reading | $62,910 | $30.25/hr | 420 | up 8.2% |
| Lancaster | $62,110 | $29.86/hr | 830 | up 22.1% |
| Scranton | $59,590 | $28.65/hr | 460 | up 34.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Pennsylvania 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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