Plumber salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$58,180/year
about $27.97 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,230 – $68,510
Half of plumbers in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $58,180 a year and half earn less. That's 9% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #27 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,240 | $17.90 |
| 25th | $46,230 | $22.23 |
| Median (50th) | $58,180 | $27.97 |
| 75th | $68,510 | $32.94 |
| 90th (top earners) | $78,530 | $37.75 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,230 ($22.23/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,230 to $68,510 ($22.23 to $32.94/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $68,510 ($32.94/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, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.