Plumber Salary in Memphis
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.
UA Local 17, sourced through direct outreach, anchors the Memphis plumber market.
The Memphis plumber market runs through UA Local 17, a mid-sized market with no SAM.gov Davis-Bacon listing — making direct outreach the only reliable sourcing path. Logistics, healthcare, and industrial construction sustain consistent demand across the Mid-South region. Total union compensation including benefits compares favorably to non-union alternatives in the area.
- →UA Local 17 — sourced via direct outreach; no SAM.gov listing exists
- →Logistics and healthcare construction anchor regional demand
- →Total union compensation package compares favorably to regional non-union alternatives
UA Local 17 journeyman plumber Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UA Local 17 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 | Memphis Plumbers JAC |
| Address | 4229 Prescott Rd, Memphis, TN 38118 |
| Phone | (901) 368-0900 |
| 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 | $58,690 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $60,500 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $28.22 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $29.09 |
| Total Employed | 1,920 |
| 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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