Plumber Salary in Detroit
Metro area wage data for plumbers and pipefitters from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all plumbers across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
Auto industry facility work and Michigan's industrial base anchor consistent plumber demand across the Detroit metro.
The Detroit metro's plumber market runs through UA Local 98, covering Wayne County and the broader Southeastern Michigan region. Industrial and commercial construction tied to automotive manufacturing, EV transition facilities, and logistics sustain demand. Michigan's prevailing wage law covers public construction projects across the metro.
- →UA Local 98 — Detroit Plumbing Training Center
- →Automotive and EV manufacturing facilities drive industrial plumbing demand
- →Michigan Prevailing Wage Act on public construction
UA Local 98 journeyman plumber Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UA Local 98 journeyman plumber journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all plumbers across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Detroit Plumbing Training Center |
| Address | 1911 Ring Dr., Troy, MI 48083 |
| Phone | (248) 585-1435 |
| Minimum Score | No minimum |
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What to expect →All plumbers — union and non-union, all experience levels
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 | $86,370 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $81,710 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $41.53 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $39.28 |
| Total Employed | 5,520 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2152 (Plumbers and Pipefitters) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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