Plumber Salary in California
A plumber in California earns an estimated $72,600 a year ($34.90 an hour). Most workers fall from $49,400 to $105,300, depending on experience and employer.
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Plumber pay in California
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $49,400 | $23.75 |
| Median (estimate) | $72,600 | $34.90 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $105,300 | $50.63 |
| US national median | $62,900 | $30.24 |
The California estimate is 15% above the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in California keeps about $56,274 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $2,164.39 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the California paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in California?
About $72,600 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.