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Job outlook for residential plumbers in the United States
Residential plumber job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected residential plumber job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for residential plumbers are projected over the next decade.
Residential plumber salaries have increased 9% for residential plumbers in the last 5 years.
There are over 185,190 residential plumbers currently employed in the United States.
There are 18,520 active residential plumber job openings in the US.
The average residential plumber salary is $54,486.
Are residential plumber jobs in demand?
Yes, residential plumber jobs are in demand. Residential plumber demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Residential plumber job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of residential plumber jobs and the average residential plumber salary over time.
Residential plumber jobs over time
Residential plumber job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185,190 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 185,110 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 196,387 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 194,259 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 189,909 | 0.06% |
Average residential plumber salary over time
Residential plumber salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,486 | $26.20 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $53,354 | $25.65 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $52,145 | $25.07 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $50,868 | $24.46 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $49,766 | $23.93 | +1.6% |
Residential plumber jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of residential plumber job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where residential plumbers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for residential plumbers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 38 | 4% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 26 | 4% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 321 | 3% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 216 | 3% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 109 | 3% |
| 6 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 47 | 3% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 44 | 3% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 36 | 3% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 27 | 3% |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 23 | 3% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 19 | 3% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 167 | 2% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 134 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 101 | 2% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 99 | 2% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 76 | 2% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 65 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 23 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
Most common cities for residential plumbers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statesville | 1 | 4% | $48,288 |
| 2 | Clermont | 1 | 3% | $36,428 |
| 3 | Salisbury | 1 | 3% | $48,398 |
| 4 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $51,480 |
| 5 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $36,020 |
| 6 | Greenville | 1 | 1% | $44,765 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | 1 | 1% | $66,112 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $47,361 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $38,476 |
| 10 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $52,525 |
| 11 | Durham | 1 | 0% | $50,564 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $52,546 |
| 13 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $51,242 |
| 14 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $52,726 |
| 15 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0% | $47,100 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $52,864 |
| 17 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $50,380 |