Plumber Salary in California
Based on 45K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$68,390
$32.88/hr
vs National Average
$65,674
+4.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $127K
45K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Plumber in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,480 |
| 25th percentile | $57,090 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,390 |
| 75th percentile | $95,320 |
| 90th percentile | $126,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Plumber in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,660 |
| 2023 | $62,990 |
| 2024 | $68,390 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,660 | $61,508 |
| 2023 | $62,990 | $64,205 |
| 2024 | $68,390 | $65,674 |