Plumber Salary in Texas
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Texas Plumber Wages at a Glance
Texas plumbers earn a statewide median of $58,560 per year ($28.15 per hour), up 15.3% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,320 at the 10th percentile to $81,510 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 42,290 plumbers statewide, down 2.2% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $62,280 | $29.94/hr | 4,740 | up 18.0% |
| Dallas | $60,370 | $29.02/hr | 11,120 | up 15.2% |
| Houston | $60,230 | $28.96/hr | 11,150 | up 7.6% |
| Beaumont | $59,710 | $28.71/hr | 820 | down 2.2% |
| San Antonio | $58,530 | $28.14/hr | 3,040 | up 27.0% |
| Corpus Christi | $58,260 | $28.01/hr | 750 | up 18.4% |
| Lubbock | $48,460 | $23.30/hr | 530 | down 1.0% |
| El Paso | $48,330 | $23.24/hr | 710 | up 30.8% |
| McAllen | $45,510 | $21.88/hr | 370 | up 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Texas 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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