Plumber salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$55,380/year
about $26.63 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,520 – $61,750
Half of plumbers in the Orlando metro area earn more than $55,380 a year and half earn less. That's 13% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,900 | $19.18 |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 |
| Median (50th) | $55,380 | $26.63 |
| 75th | $61,750 | $29.69 |
| 90th (top earners) | $72,950 | $35.07 |
*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 Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,520 ($22.85/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,520 to $61,750 ($22.85 to $29.69/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $61,750 ($29.69/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, Orlando metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.