Plumber Salary in Virginia
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Virginia Plumber Wages at a Glance
Virginia plumbers earn a statewide median of $60,470 per year ($29.07 per hour), up 15.1% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $43,970 at the 10th percentile to $78,050 at the 90th.
Virginia employs approximately 13,780 plumbers statewide, up 0.4% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $61,870 | $29.75/hr | 5,100 | up 17.9% |
| Richmond | $61,480 | $29.56/hr | 2,340 | up 18.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Virginia 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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