Plumber salary in Atlanta, GA
Median pay, Atlanta metro
$58,380/year
about $28.07 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,950 – $71,950
Half of plumbers in the Atlanta metro area earn more than $58,380 a year and half earn less. That's 8% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,900 | $18.22 |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| Median (50th) | $58,380 | $28.07 |
| 75th | $71,950 | $34.59 |
| 90th (top earners) | $81,580 | $39.22 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a plumber job in the Atlanta metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,950 ($22.09/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,950 to $71,950 ($22.09 to $34.59/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $71,950 ($34.59/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Ask whether service calls pay commission or bonuses on top of the hourly rate.
- Check whether a company vehicle, tools and on-call pay are included.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Atlanta metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.