Plumber salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$60,100/year
about $28.89 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $49,020 – $75,090
Half of plumbers in the Nashville metro area earn more than $60,100 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $42,650 | $20.50 |
| 25th | $49,020 | $23.57 |
| Median (50th) | $60,100 | $28.89 |
| 75th | $75,090 | $36.10 |
| 90th (top earners) | $83,670 | $40.23 |
*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 Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $49,020 ($23.57/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $49,020 to $75,090 ($23.57 to $36.10/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $75,090 ($36.10/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, Nashville metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.