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 $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), up 18.5% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,270 at the 10th percentile to $81,890 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 44,090 plumbers statewide, up 10.8% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $62,810 | $30.20/hr | 5,260 | up 24.3% |
| Beaumont | $62,220 | $29.92/hr | 1,250 | down 1.0% |
| Houston | $61,300 | $29.47/hr | 10,980 | up 8.6% |
| Dallas | $61,250 | $29.45/hr | 11,980 | up 20.4% |
| Corpus Christi | $59,390 | $28.56/hr | 1,160 | up 24.1% |
| San Antonio | $58,180 | $27.97/hr | 3,190 | up 25.8% |
| El Paso | $53,560 | $25.75/hr | 640 | up 52.6% |
| Lubbock | $48,950 | $23.54/hr | 550 | down 1.2% |
| McAllen | $46,110 | $22.17/hr | 360 | up 8.2% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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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