salary$86,370 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,780per year
Jobs in the area5,520people work this job
Can a plumber afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 18.7% 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 Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a plumber in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $86,370 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $48,250 and $107,780.
Can a plumber afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 18.7% of the median plumber salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.