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Plumber Salary
in North Dakota
Plumbers in North Dakota (ND) earn a median of $60,300 a year, about $29 an hour. That runs roughly 2% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $38,200 and $99,200.
Bottom 10%
$38,200
ND Median
$60,300
Top 10%
$99,200
Plumber pay by experience in North Dakota
- Apprentice$36,200$17/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$60,300$29/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$81,400$39/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in North Dakota metros
- Fargo$58,200$28/hr
- Bismarck$62,200$30/hr
- Grand Forks$60,000$29/hr
Licensing in North Dakota
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 North Dakota?
- Plumbers in North Dakota earn a median of $60,300 per year, about $29 per hour. That is roughly 2% below the national median. Most earn between $38,200 and $99,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in North Dakota?
- Among North Dakota's major metros, Bismarck tends to pay plumbers the most, near $62,200 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in North Dakota?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in North Dakota 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 North Dakota by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.