How much do plumbers make in District of Columbia?
The median plumber in District of Columbia earns $81,950 a year — about $39.4 an hour. That is 6th of 54, and $15,613 above the national median.
| Lowest 10% | $48,730 | $23.43/hr |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $81,950 | $39.4/hr |
| Top 10% | $107,270 | $51.57/hr |
| Plumbers employed | 640 | |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). See the BLS data.
The top 10% earn $25,320 more than the median
That is the real gap in District of Columbia — $25,320 a year between a median plumber and the top of the trade. Very little of it is the hourly rate. It is how many days have paid work on them.
A plumber charging well but idle two days a week earns less than one charging the same and busy six. That part is within your control — if you can fill the diary without spending the margin on leads to do it.
What this number leaves out
BLS measures plumbers on a wage. It does not measure the self-employed. If you run your own van you keep the full value of the job rather than an hourly rate, so your ceiling is above $107,270 — and your floor is below $48,730, because a week with no work pays nothing at all.
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Plumber pay in other states
- Illinois — $96,200
- Oregon — $93,110
- Minnesota — $83,280
- Massachusetts — $83,260
- Alaska — $83,090
- Washington — $79,070
- Hawaii — $78,540
- Wisconsin — $78,510
Questions
How much do plumbers make in District of Columbia?
The median plumber in District of Columbia earns $81,950 a year, about $39.4 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). The lowest 10% earn under $48,730 and the top 10% earn over $107,270.
Is that above or below the rest of the country?
District of Columbia ranks 6 of 54. The median there is $15,613 above the national employment-weighted median of $66,337.
Do self-employed plumbers earn more?
These figures cover plumbers on a wage. BLS does not measure the self-employed. A plumber running their own van keeps the whole job value rather than an hourly rate, so the ceiling is higher and the floor is lower — an empty week pays nothing. Utilisation, not hourly rate, is what separates the top 10% from the median.
How many plumbers work in District of Columbia?
About 640 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are employed in District of Columbia.
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