Plumber Salary in North Coast Region of California (Non-Metro)
Non-metro area wage data for plumbers and pipefitters from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
How to become a plumber →Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.
All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels
No union scale is published for this area yet. Published scales elsewhere in California are shown below.
- UA Local 78, Los Angeles: $61.73/hr base + $26.81 fringe, effective September 2025
- UA Local 230, San Diego: $61.73/hr base + $26.81 fringe, effective September 2025
- UA Local 364, Riverside: $61.73/hr base + $26.81 fringe, effective September 2025
These are the rates negotiated for those California metros, not for this area. Union jurisdictions vary; ask the local which agreement covers work in this area.
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What to expect →All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $72,760 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $78,590 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $34.98 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $37.78 |
| Total Employed | 250 |
| Area Type | Non-Metro Region |
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →