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Plumber Salary in Central North Carolina (Non-Metro)

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

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

Median Annual
$54,310
-$9,490 vs. national
Median Hourly
$26.11
vs. North Carolina
-$443
vs. state average
Total Employed
820
In this area

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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$54,310
Annual Mean Wage$53,580
Hourly Median Wage$26.11
Hourly Mean Wage$25.76
Total Employed820
Area TypeNon-Metro Region
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →