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Plumber Salary in Eastern 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
$47,520
-$16,280 vs. national
Median Hourly
$22.85
vs. North Carolina
-$7,233
vs. state average
Total Employed
710
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$47,520
Annual Mean Wage$50,830
Hourly Median Wage$22.85
Hourly Mean Wage$24.44
Total Employed710
Area TypeNon-Metro Region
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →