Plumber salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$63,200/year
about $30.38 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $54,880 – $82,710
Half of plumbers in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $63,200 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,220 | $21.74 |
| 25th | $54,880 | $26.38 |
| Median (50th) | $63,200 | $30.38 |
| 75th | $82,710 | $39.76 |
| 90th (top earners) | $102,640 | $49.35 |
*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 Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $54,880 ($26.38/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $54,880 to $82,710 ($26.38 to $39.76/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $82,710 ($39.76/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, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.