Plumber salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$61,300/year
about $29.47 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $49,260 – $75,680
Half of plumbers in the Houston metro area earn more than $61,300 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #21 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,920 | $19.19 |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 |
| Median (50th) | $61,300 | $29.47 |
| 75th | $75,680 | $36.38 |
| 90th (top earners) | $85,680 | $41.19 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $49,260 ($23.68/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $49,260 to $75,680 ($23.68 to $36.38/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $75,680 ($36.38/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.