verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Plumber Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$59,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.77/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
44,090
public U.S. Median
$63,800
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,654 #40 of 51

Plumber pay in Texas, explained

Plumbers in Texas earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $63,800. Entry-level workers earn around $38,270, while the most experienced plumbers reach about $81,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $59,840 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $59,840 is worth about $61,654 in national buying power — ranking Texas #40 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Plumber pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,270
$18.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,840
$28.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,890
$39.37/hr

Plumber pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $59,840 $61,654
Louisiana $63,680 $72,194 −$3,840
New Mexico $61,440 $66,629 −$1,600
Oklahoma $57,970 $65,993 +$1,870
Arkansas $48,660 $55,972 +$11,180

Plumber in Texas: FAQ

How much do plumbers make in Texas?

Plumbers in Texas earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), compared with $63,800 nationally.

Does Texas pay plumbers well?

At $59,840, Texas pays 6% below the national median for plumbers. An estimated 44,090 work in the state.

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