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Job outlook for master plumbers in the United States
Master plumber job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected master plumber job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for master plumbers are projected over the next decade.
Master plumber salaries have increased 9% for master plumbers in the last 5 years.
There are over 212,969 master plumbers currently employed in the United States.
There are 19,962 active master plumber job openings in the US.
The average master plumber salary is $54,091.
Are master plumber jobs in demand?
Yes, master plumber jobs are in demand. Master plumber demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Master plumber job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of master plumber jobs and the average master plumber salary over time.
Master plumber jobs over time
Master plumber job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 212,969 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 212,877 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 225,845 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 223,398 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 218,395 | 0.07% |
Average master plumber salary over time
Master plumber salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,091 | $26.01 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $52,968 | $25.47 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $51,767 | $24.89 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $50,500 | $24.28 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $49,405 | $23.75 | +1.6% |
Master plumber jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of master plumber job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where master plumbers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for master plumbers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 65 | 9% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 419 | 5% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 27 | 5% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 41 | 4% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 24 | 4% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 156 | 3% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 97 | 3% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 37 | 3% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 35 | 3% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 33 | 3% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 28 | 3% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 21 | 3% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 161 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 97 | 2% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 81 | 2% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 68 | 2% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 61 | 2% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 47 | 2% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 28 | 2% |
Most common cities for master plumbers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlin | 1 | 4% | $60,116 |
| 2 | Chanhassen | 1 | 4% | $59,739 |
| 3 | Chaska | 1 | 4% | $59,663 |
| 4 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $74,633 |
| 5 | Eden Prairie | 2 | 3% | $59,752 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | 3 | 1% | $59,958 |
| 7 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $59,978 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $46,144 |
| 9 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $52,743 |