Plumber Salary in North Carolina
Based on 14K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$50,990
$24.514/hr
vs National Average
$65,674
-22.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $73K
14K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Plumber in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,690 |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,990 |
| 75th percentile | $62,050 |
| 90th percentile | $72,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Plumber in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,220 |
| 2023 | $50,420 |
| 2024 | $50,990 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,220 | $61,508 |
| 2023 | $50,420 | $64,205 |
| 2024 | $50,990 | $65,674 |