salary$101,630 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,720per year
Jobs in the area6,730people work this job
Can a plumber afford St. Paul?
Cheap. Rent of $1,443 a month takes 17.0% 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 St. Paul, MN?
The median pay for a plumber in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $101,630 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $51,370 and $121,720.
Can a plumber afford to live in St. Paul?
Typical rent of $1,443 a month takes 17.0% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.