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Plumber Salary
in Maryland
Plumbers in Maryland (MD) earn a median of $67,700 a year, about $33 an hour. That runs roughly 10% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $42,900 and $111,300.
Bottom 10%
$42,900
MD Median
$67,700
Top 10%
$111,300
Plumber pay by experience in Maryland
- Apprentice$40,600$20/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$67,700$33/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$91,400$44/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Maryland metros
- Baltimore$67,500$32/hr
- Columbia$70,400$34/hr
- Germantown$65,400$31/hr
Licensing in Maryland
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 Maryland?
- Plumbers in Maryland earn a median of $67,700 per year, about $33 per hour. That is roughly 10% above the national median. Most earn between $42,900 and $111,300.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Maryland?
- Among Maryland's major metros, Columbia tends to pay plumbers the most, near $70,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Maryland?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Maryland 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 Maryland by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.