Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Indiana
Plumber Salary
in Indiana
Plumbers in Indiana (IN) earn a median of $59,700 a year, about $29 an hour. That runs roughly 3% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $37,800 and $98,200.
Bottom 10%
$37,800
IN Median
$59,700
Top 10%
$98,200
Plumber pay by experience in Indiana
- Apprentice$35,800$17/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$59,700$29/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$80,600$39/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Indiana metros
- Indianapolis$57,000$27/hr
- Fort Wayne$61,600$30/hr
- Evansville$58,000$28/hr
Licensing in Indiana
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 Indiana?
- Plumbers in Indiana earn a median of $59,700 per year, about $29 per hour. That is roughly 3% below the national median. Most earn between $37,800 and $98,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Indiana?
- Among Indiana's major metros, Fort Wayne tends to pay plumbers the most, near $61,600 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Indiana?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Indiana 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 Indiana by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.