Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / New Jersey
Plumber Salary
in New Jersey
Plumbers in New Jersey (NJ) earn a median of $71,400 a year, about $34 an hour. That runs roughly 16% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $45,200 and $117,400.
Bottom 10%
$45,200
NJ Median
$71,400
Top 10%
$117,400
Plumber pay by experience in New Jersey
- Apprentice$42,800$21/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$71,400$34/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$96,400$46/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in New Jersey metros
- Newark$75,400$36/hr
- Jersey City$68,600$33/hr
- Paterson$69,700$34/hr
Licensing in New Jersey
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 Jersey?
- Plumbers in New Jersey earn a median of $71,400 per year, about $34 per hour. That is roughly 16% above the national median. Most earn between $45,200 and $117,400.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in New Jersey?
- Among New Jersey's major metros, Newark tends to pay plumbers the most, near $75,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in New Jersey?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in New Jersey 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 Jersey by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.