salary$76,880 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,990per year
Jobs in the area670people work this job
Can a plumber afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 23.9% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a plumber in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $76,880 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $47,040 and $102,990.
Can a plumber afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 23.9% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.