Apprentice Plumber

Apprentice Plumber Salary

$23K

$39K

$64K

$41,861

/year

$20.13

/hour

Apprentice Plumber Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,861

Columbus

Ohio

$40,433

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    How much does an Apprentice Plumber make?

    As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for an Apprentice Plumber in the United States is $41,861 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $805/week or $3,488/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $64,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Apprentice Plumber salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $47,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Apprentice Plumber varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Apprentice Plumber in your area makes on average $40,433 per year, or $1,428 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,861. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Apprentice Plumber salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Apprentice Plumber jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Apprentice Plumber Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Apprentice Plumber job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Bumpass, VA, and Scotts Valley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Scotts Valley, CA, beats the national average by $12,311 (29.4%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $14,624 (34.9%) above the $41,861 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Apprentice Plumber appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Two Rivers, WI, and Nantucket, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Apprentice Plumber role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Two Rivers, WI

    $56,485

    $27.16

    Bumpass, VA

    $56,032

    $26.94

    Scotts Valley, CA

    $54,172

    $26.04

    Wasco, CA

    $53,737

    $25.84

    Inverness, CA

    $52,760

    $25.37

    Bolinas, CA

    $52,014

    $25.01

    Nome, AK

    $51,928

    $24.97

    Cupertino, CA

    $51,646

    $24.83

    Point, TX

    $51,525

    $24.77

    Nantucket, MA

    $51,509

    $24.76

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Apprentice Plumber Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Apprentice Plumber category.

    For example Construction Plumber jobs pay as much as $29,744 (71.1%) more than the average Apprentice Plumber salary of $41,861. If you're qualified, finding work as an Construction Plumber may help you make more money than that of the average Apprentice Plumber position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Construction Plumber

    $71,605

    $34.43

    Residential Plumber

    $71,534

    $34.39

    Commercial Journeyman Plumber

    $69,723

    $33.52

    Commercial Plumbing

    $58,820

    $28.28

    Apprentice Plumbing

    $41,861

    $20.13

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    Infographic detailing Apprentice Plumber salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,861 per year or $20.13 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.