Plumber Salary in Michigan

Plumbers in Michigan have a median annual salary of $80,190, which works out to about $38.56 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $58,090 to $95,390, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Plumber pay in Michigan at a glance

Median annual salary

$80,190

Median hourly wage

$38.56/hr

Average annual salary

$77,250

Average hourly wage

$37.14/hr

25th percentile

$58,090

75th percentile

$95,390

10th percentile

$46,560

90th percentile

$103,430

People employed

14,120

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid plumber roles in Michigan.

10th percentile
$46,560
25th percentile
$58,090
Median percentile
$80,190
75th percentile
$95,390
90th percentile
$103,430

Michigan vs U.S. salary

The median salary for plumber roles in Michigan is about 25.7% above the U.S. median of $63,800 for the same occupation.

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How much does a plumber make in Michigan?

Half of plumber roles in Michigan report earning more than $80,190 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $77,250 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $58,090 and a quarter are above $95,390, so most plumber pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect plumber pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.