Plumber salary in Los Angeles, CA
Median pay, Los Angeles metro
$71,110/year
about $34.19 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $58,560 – $101,300
Half of plumbers in the Los Angeles metro area earn more than $71,110 a year and half earn less. That's 11% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,090 | $22.16 |
| 25th | $58,560 | $28.15 |
| Median (50th) | $71,110 | $34.19 |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.70 |
| 90th (top earners) | $125,080 | $60.13 |
*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 Los Angeles metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $58,560 ($28.15/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $58,560 to $101,300 ($28.15 to $48.70/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $101,300 ($48.70/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, Los Angeles metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.