Plumber salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$96,760/year
about $46.52 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $62,640 – $117,900
Half of plumbers in the Boston metro area earn more than $96,760 a year and half earn less. That's 52% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $52,270 | $25.13 |
| 25th | $62,640 | $30.12 |
| Median (50th) | $96,760 | $46.52 |
| 75th | $117,900 | $56.68 |
| 90th (top earners) | $143,950 | $69.21 |
*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 Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $62,640 ($30.12/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $62,640 to $117,900 ($30.12 to $56.68/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $117,900 ($56.68/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, Boston metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.