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Plumber Salary
in Connecticut
Plumbers in Connecticut (CT) earn a median of $70,800 a year, about $34 an hour. That runs roughly 15% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $44,900 and $116,400.
Bottom 10%
$44,900
CT Median
$70,800
Top 10%
$116,400
Plumber pay by experience in Connecticut
- Apprentice$42,500$20/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$70,800$34/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$95,600$46/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Connecticut metros
- Bridgeport$71,400$34/hr
- Hartford$68,300$33/hr
- New Haven$75,600$36/hr
Licensing in Connecticut
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Connecticut?
- Plumbers in Connecticut earn a median of $70,800 per year, about $34 per hour. That is roughly 15% above the national median. Most earn between $44,900 and $116,400.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Connecticut?
- Among Connecticut's major metros, New Haven tends to pay plumbers the most, near $75,600 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Connecticut?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Connecticut is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Connecticut by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.