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Plumber Salary in West Central Illinois (Non-Metro)

Non-metro area wage data for plumbers and pipefitters from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.

Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

Area Wage Data

All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual

$76,980

+$13,180 vs. national

Median Hourly

$37.01

vs. Illinois

-$9,484

vs. state average

Total Employed

470

In this area

No union scale is published for this area yet. Published scales elsewhere in Illinois are shown below.

Published union scale elsewhere in Illinois

These are the rates negotiated for those Illinois metros, not for this area. Union jurisdictions vary; ask the local which agreement covers work in this area.

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Full Wage Breakdown

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	$76,980
Annual Mean Wage	$77,790
Hourly Median Wage	$37.01
Hourly Mean Wage	$37.40
Total Employed	470
Area Type	Non-Metro Region

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