salary$62,940 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,180per year
Jobs in the area1,130people work this job
Can a plumber afford Dayton?
OK. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 21.7% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a plumber in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $62,940 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $46,680 and $99,180.
Can a plumber afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 21.7% of the median plumber salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.