Plumber salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$101,630/year
about $48.86 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $65,290 – $114,980
Half of plumbers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $101,630 a year and half earn less. That's 59% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #3 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,370 | $24.70 |
| 25th | $65,290 | $31.39 |
| Median (50th) | $101,630 | $48.86 |
| 75th | $114,980 | $55.28 |
| 90th (top earners) | $121,720 | $58.52 |
*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 Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $65,290 ($31.39/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $65,290 to $114,980 ($31.39 to $55.28/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $114,980 ($55.28/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, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.