salary$74,860 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$142,210per year
Jobs in the area7,150people work this job
Can a plumber afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 29.1% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a plumber in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $74,860 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $48,400 and $142,210.
Can a plumber afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 29.1% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.