The median salary as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics for a wind turbine technician in the United States is $58,510.
The lowest paid 10% average $36,700 , while the top 10% earn $99,920.
Lowest 10% $36,700
Median $59,880
Highest 90% $99,920
Plumber Salary by State
The lowest 10% are typically those that have recently completed an apprenticeship or received certification from a trade school. Most often these pay ranges are for those that are working in the field for 2-3 years or less.
The median wages indicate that half of all plumbers make more, and half make less than the salary noted. This salary reflect the experiences of those working in the plumbing field for roughly 2-5 years.
Finally, the top 10% of all plumbers earn the highest wages, but usually have the most experience and certifications. These salaries can exceed six-figures as you can see in the chart below. On average, these workers may have 5+ years of experience as a plumber.
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State
10th Percentile Wage
25th Percentile Wage
Median Wage
75th Percentile Wage
90th Percentile Wage
218
Alabama
$29,240
$36,750
$47,070
$59,850
$62,340
219
Alaska
$48,650
$75,230
$79,000
$100,560
$121,900
220
Arizona
$29,480
$38,370
$48,370
$62,820
$78,940
221
Arkansas
$29,010
$30,520
$45,660
$55,920
$63,420
222
California
$37,560
$48,210
$62,390
$93,090
$120,720
223
Colorado
$37,200
$47,230
$59,090
$62,500
$78,210
224
Connecticut
$36,880
$46,740
$63,060
$79,140
$97,610
225
Delaware
$43,950
$49,070
$62,640
$78,600
$98,240
227
Florida
$30,270
$37,960
$47,710
$51,480
$61,930
228
Georgia
$34,430
$43,730
$55,890
$71,080
$78,940
230
Hawaii
$46,190
$57,830
$73,590
$96,990
$101,210
231
Idaho
$29,010
$37,130
$47,710
$62,100
$76,810
232
Illinois
$48,240
$72,330
$95,090
$101,390
$108,840
233
Indiana
$36,830
$47,040
$61,390
$78,210
$89,090
234
Iowa
$36,900
$46,820
$60,510
$76,440
$79,850
235
Kansas
$36,440
$39,330
$48,710
$62,440
$81,360
236
Kentucky
$35,610
$45,600
$59,080
$74,760
$79,500
237
Louisiana
$36,770
$47,050
$59,380
$63,910
$77,890
238
Maine
$37,340
$47,230
$58,510
$61,260
$63,710
239
Maryland
$37,760
$47,710
$59,940
$72,920
$79,340
240
Massachusetts
$47,350
$57,310
$78,210
$101,550
$129,520
241
Michigan
$36,600
$46,680
$63,770
$78,600
$84,360
242
Minnesota
$47,100
$59,060
$78,660
$99,700
$102,250
243
Mississippi
$29,350
$36,800
$47,040
$60,110
$60,850
244
Missouri
$36,750
$45,170
$54,550
$79,780
$98,070
245
Montana
$37,220
$47,230
$62,320
$78,210
$79,780
246
Nebraska
$30,050
$38,240
$50,260
$76,600
$79,780
247
Nevada
$37,640
$47,880
$60,940
$77,200
$99,720
248
New Hampshire
$37,600
$47,790
$59,740
$73,480
$79,330
249
New Jersey
$47,230
$60,290
$76,920
$104,970
$128,590
250
New Mexico
$29,910
$37,530
$47,120
$61,160
$78,210
251
New York
$37,910
$48,240
$76,810
$98,070
$127,380
252
North Carolina
$29,860
$37,640
$47,540
$59,540
$64,200
253
North Dakota
$38,370
$47,970
$60,780
$67,280
$78,470
254
Ohio
$37,390
$47,520
$61,670
$78,600
$83,390
255
Oklahoma
$29,660
$37,070
$47,490
$61,320
$78,410
256
Oregon
$46,490
$59,990
$79,330
$100,970
$120,000
257
Pennsylvania
$37,980
$47,720
$60,360
$78,600
$102,030
259
Rhode Island
$29,680
$46,880
$60,910
$79,330
$97,500
260
South Carolina
$34,390
$38,240
$48,000
$58,760
$62,350
261
South Dakota
$36,510
$37,640
$47,060
$50,330
$61,910
262
Tennessee
$35,720
$40,320
$48,600
$61,490
$76,600
263
Texas
$31,310
$37,940
$48,940
$61,710
$76,580
264
Utah
$36,580
$39,670
$50,880
$63,770
$78,170
265
Vermont
$37,400
$47,230
$49,170
$61,380
$63,230
267
Virginia
$31,590
$38,360
$48,510
$61,350
$77,410
268
Washington
$42,030
$54,860
$73,860
$100,050
$128,420
269
West Virginia
$30,290
$37,880
$48,450
$63,320
$79,080
270
Wisconsin
$38,960
$48,450
$71,690
$94,980
$99,780
271
Wyoming
$37,210
$46,810
$48,000
$61,360
$76,920
273
United States
$36,700
$59,880
$99,920
Other Factors That Affect Plumbing Salaries
Plumbers can earn a very good wage, but of course that is relative to where you live. Some states are very expensive which is why the wages are so much higher.
Alaska for example is a very expensive state, and to attract plumbers the wages need to be higher than average. A plumber in West Virginia on the other hand will not need to make as much to live a comfortable life.
If you are considering moving out of state for a plumbing job, just make sure you are aware of the cost-of-living for that state. Then analyze the salary you were offered with that state to make sure it is affordable.
Certifications and licensing also play a big part in earnings. The more training and certification you receive to prove your skills as a plumber, the more marketable you become. With that comes better job offers and higher wages.
Along with the certifications and licensing, you also need to be aware that some states do require licensing as well. Read our guide on becoming a plumber to find out more about the recommended steps to take for this career.
Finally, there is experience. Someone in the field 10+ years will be earning much more than someone working for 2 years. So, be sure you are in it for the long-haul to get the wages that pay the most.
