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Plumber Salary in York

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

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

UA Local 520 is the union local for plumbers in York County.

No current union scale is available for the York plumber market. Contact UA Local 520 directly for current negotiated rates.

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

Median Annual
$70,100
+$6,300 vs. national
Median Hourly
$33.70
vs. Pennsylvania
+$6,643
vs. state average
Total Employed
420
In this area

No union scale is published for this area yet. Ask the nearest local hall which agreement covers work here.

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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$70,100
Annual Mean Wage$81,300
Hourly Median Wage$33.70
Hourly Mean Wage$39.09
Total Employed420
Area TypeMetropolitan Area
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Up to six other metros in Pennsylvania, nearest first, then metros in other states within 300 miles. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →