salary$96,760 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$143,950per year
Jobs in the area9,200people work this job
Can a plumber afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 38.6% of the median plumber salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a plumber in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $96,760 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $52,270 and $143,950.
Can a plumber afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 38.6% of the median plumber salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.