Plumber salary in Austin, TX
Median pay, Austin metro
$62,810/year
about $30.20 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,760 – $79,710
Half of plumbers in the Austin metro area earn more than $62,810 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #20 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $40,810 | $19.62 |
| 25th | $48,760 | $23.44 |
| Median (50th) | $62,810 | $30.20 |
| 75th | $79,710 | $38.32 |
| 90th (top earners) | $80,920 | $38.90 |
*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 Austin metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,760 ($23.44/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,760 to $79,710 ($23.44 to $38.32/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $79,710 ($38.32/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, Austin metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.