Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Oklahoma
Plumber Salary
in Oklahoma
Plumbers in Oklahoma (OK) earn a median of $54,800 a year, about $26 an hour. That runs roughly 11% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $34,700 and $90,100.
Bottom 10%
$34,700
OK Median
$54,800
Top 10%
$90,100
Plumber pay by experience in Oklahoma
- Apprentice$32,900$16/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$54,800$26/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$74,000$36/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Oklahoma metros
- Oklahoma City$58,100$28/hr
- Tulsa$54,300$26/hr
- Norman$54,700$26/hr
Licensing in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma?
- Plumbers in Oklahoma earn a median of $54,800 per year, about $26 per hour. That is roughly 11% below the national median. Most earn between $34,700 and $90,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Oklahoma?
- Among Oklahoma's major metros, Oklahoma City tends to pay plumbers the most, near $58,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Oklahoma?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.