Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / New Hampshire
Plumber Salary
in New Hampshire
Plumbers in New Hampshire (NH) earn a median of $65,200 a year, about $31 an hour. That runs roughly 6% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $41,300 and $107,300.
Bottom 10%
$41,300
NH Median
$65,200
Top 10%
$107,300
Plumber pay by experience in New Hampshire
- Apprentice$39,100$19/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$65,200$31/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$88,000$42/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in New Hampshire metros
- Manchester$63,800$31/hr
- Nashua$66,400$32/hr
- Concord$62,500$30/hr
Licensing in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire?
- Plumbers in New Hampshire earn a median of $65,200 per year, about $31 per hour. That is roughly 6% above the national median. Most earn between $41,300 and $107,300.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in New Hampshire?
- Among New Hampshire's major metros, Nashua tends to pay plumbers the most, near $66,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in New Hampshire?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.