Plumber salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$52,000/year
about $25.00 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,740 – $61,720
Half of plumbers in the Tampa metro area earn more than $52,000 a year and half earn less. That's 18% lower than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $41,610 | $20.00 |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| 75th | $61,720 | $29.67 |
| 90th (top earners) | $66,830 | $32.13 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,740 ($23.43/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,740 to $61,720 ($23.43 to $29.67/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $61,720 ($29.67/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, Tampa metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.