salary$60,540 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,610per year
Jobs in the area2,810people work this job
Can a plumber afford Raleigh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 36.1% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a plumber in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $60,540 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $42,940 and $77,610.
Can a plumber afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 36.1% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.