Plumber salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$65,210/year
about $31.35 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $56,320 – $85,340
Half of plumbers in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $65,210 a year and half earn less. That's 2% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #16 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,620 | $22.41 |
| 25th | $56,320 | $27.08 |
| Median (50th) | $65,210 | $31.35 |
| 75th | $85,340 | $41.03 |
| 90th (top earners) | $131,100 | $63.03 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $56,320 ($27.08/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $56,320 to $85,340 ($27.08 to $41.03/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $85,340 ($41.03/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, Sacramento metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.