Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Ohio
Plumber Salary
in Ohio
Plumbers in Ohio (OH) earn a median of $60,900 a year, about $29 an hour. That runs roughly 1% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $38,600 and $100,200.
Bottom 10%
$38,600
OH Median
$60,900
Top 10%
$100,200
Plumber pay by experience in Ohio
- Apprentice$36,500$18/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$60,900$29/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$82,200$40/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Ohio metros
- Columbus$57,900$28/hr
- Cleveland$61,600$30/hr
- Cincinnati$61,800$30/hr
Licensing in Ohio
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 Ohio?
- Plumbers in Ohio earn a median of $60,900 per year, about $29 per hour. That is roughly 1% below the national median. Most earn between $38,600 and $100,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Ohio?
- Among Ohio's major metros, Cincinnati tends to pay plumbers the most, near $61,800 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Ohio?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Ohio 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 Ohio by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.