salary$107,560 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,600per year
Jobs in the area3,830people work this job
Can a plumber afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 34.0% 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 San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a plumber in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $107,560 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $63,270 and $155,600.
Can a plumber afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 34.0% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.