Plumber salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$61,250/year
about $29.45 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,910 – $75,290
Half of plumbers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $61,250 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #22 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,350 | $18.92 |
| 25th | $47,910 | $23.03 |
| Median (50th) | $61,250 | $29.45 |
| 75th | $75,290 | $36.20 |
| 90th (top earners) | $82,230 | $39.53 |
*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 Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,910 ($23.03/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,910 to $75,290 ($23.03 to $36.20/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $75,290 ($36.20/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, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.