salary$56,620 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,940per year
Jobs in the area340people work this job
Can a plumber afford Killeen?
OK. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 27.4% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a plumber in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $56,620 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $35,980 and $74,940.
Can a plumber afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 27.4% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.