Plumber salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$70,100/year
about $33.70 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $59,780 – $84,870
Half of plumbers in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $70,100 a year and half earn less. That's 10% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #15 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,910 | $22.55 |
| 25th | $59,780 | $28.74 |
| Median (50th) | $70,100 | $33.70 |
| 75th | $84,870 | $40.80 |
| 90th (top earners) | $107,870 | $51.86 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $59,780 ($28.74/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $59,780 to $84,870 ($28.74 to $40.80/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $84,870 ($40.80/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, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.