Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Pennsylvania
Plumber Salary
in Pennsylvania
Plumbers in Pennsylvania (PA) earn a median of $63,400 a year, about $30 an hour. That runs roughly 3% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $40,200 and $104,200.
Bottom 10%
$40,200
PA Median
$63,400
Top 10%
$104,200
Plumber pay by experience in Pennsylvania
- Apprentice$38,000$18/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$63,400$30/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$85,600$41/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Pennsylvania metros
- Philadelphia$61,100$29/hr
- Pittsburgh$66,200$32/hr
- Allentown$65,000$31/hr
Licensing in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania?
- Plumbers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,400 per year, about $30 per hour. That is roughly 3% above the national median. Most earn between $40,200 and $104,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Pennsylvania?
- Among Pennsylvania's major metros, Pittsburgh tends to pay plumbers the most, near $66,200 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.