Plumber Salary in North Carolina
Based on 15K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$57,080
$27.442/hr
vs National Average
$68,560
-16.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $76K
15K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Plumber in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,860 |
| 25th percentile | $46,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,080 |
| 75th percentile | $63,290 |
| 90th percentile | $75,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Plumber in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,220 |
| 2023 | $50,420 |
| 2024 | $50,990 |
| 2025 | $57,080 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,220 | $61,508 |
| 2023 | $50,420 | $64,205 |
| 2024 | $50,990 | $65,674 |
| 2025 | $57,080 | $68,560 |