Plumber salary in Connecticut
Median $37.16 an hour for 5,410 plumbers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Plumber pay in Connecticut: the full range
Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states for median plumber pay, and 13th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $35.87). 5,410 plumbers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.3× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $21.96 – $27.68 | $45,670 – $57,570 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.68 – $45.40 | $57,570 – $94,440 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $45.40 – $49.52 | $94,440 – $102,990 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plumber pay by metro in Connecticut
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $22.57 | $38.32 | $35.85 | $57.33 | 1,000 | 3% above |
| New Haven | $22.22 | $37.32 | $35.68 | $49.44 | 770 | about the same as |
| Hartford | $20.80 | $37.11 | $36.13 | $49.13 | 1,850 | about the same as |
| Norwich | $22.72 | $37.01 | $36.86 | $47.82 | 870 | about the same as |
| Waterbury | $22.61 | $36.96 | $37.03 | $49.52 | 670 | 1% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Plumber wages in Connecticut over time
Table
| Year | Connecticut $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.67 | $36.08 | $17.41 | 4,870 |
| 2000 | $20.76 | $38.81 | $18.19 | 4,870 |
| 2001 | $21.45 | $38.99 | $18.61 | 5,030 |
| 2002 | $21.42 | $38.33 | $19.31 | 4,870 |
| 2003 | $21.75 | $38.06 | $19.69 | 4,800 |
| 2004 | $22.12 | $37.70 | $19.85 | 4,790 |
| 2005 | $24.95 | $41.13 | $20.27 | 4,250 |
| 2006 | $25.61 | $40.90 | $20.56 | 4,490 |
| 2007 | $26.60 | $41.30 | $21.20 | 5,050 |
| 2008 | $27.51 | $41.14 | $21.94 | 5,380 |
| 2009 | $27.74 | $41.63 | $22.27 | 4,650 |
| 2010 | $26.82 | $39.60 | $22.43 | 4,240 |
| 2011 | $26.77 | $38.31 | $22.96 | 4,050 |
| 2012 | $27.33 | $38.32 | $23.62 | 4,010 |
| 2013 | $28.06 | $38.78 | $24.13 | 3,620 |
| 2014 | $27.67 | $37.63 | $24.36 | 4,000 |
| 2015 | $27.70 | $37.63 | $24.34 | 4,950 |
| 2016 | $29.34 | $39.36 | $24.74 | 5,130 |
| 2017 | $28.19 | $37.03 | $25.28 | 4,840 |
| 2018 | $29.36 | $37.64 | $25.92 | 4,950 |
| 2019 | $30.74 | $38.71 | $26.52 | 4,900 |
| 2020 | $32.13 | $39.97 | $27.08 | 4,220 |
| 2021 | $30.32 | $36.02 | $28.79 | 5,210 |
| 2022 | $34.97 | $38.47 | $28.89 | 4,960 |
| 2023 | $31.04 | $32.80 | $29.59 | 4,310 |
| 2024 | $35.14 | $36.06 | $30.27 | 4,180 |
| 2025 | $37.16 | $37.16 | $30.67 | 5,410 |
In today's dollars, the median plumber wage in Connecticut changed by -1.2% over the last ten years of data and by -4.0% since 2019.
Are there more plumber jobs in Connecticut?
Since 1999, the number of plumbers counted in Connecticut has changed by +11.1%, against +12.7% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +10.4%.
Table
| Year | Connecticut jobs | Connecticut index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4,870 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 4,870 | 100 | 106 |
| 2001 | 5,030 | 103 | 106 |
| 2002 | 4,870 | 100 | 106 |
| 2003 | 4,800 | 99 | 105 |
| 2004 | 4,790 | 98 | 103 |
| 2005 | 4,250 | 87 | 102 |
| 2006 | 4,490 | 92 | 106 |
| 2007 | 5,050 | 104 | 105 |
| 2008 | 5,380 | 110 | 106 |
| 2009 | 4,650 | 96 | 97 |
| 2010 | 4,240 | 87 | 87 |
| 2011 | 4,050 | 83 | 84 |
| 2012 | 4,010 | 82 | 82 |
| 2013 | 3,620 | 74 | 85 |
| 2014 | 4,000 | 82 | 90 |
| 2015 | 4,950 | 102 | 95 |
| 2016 | 5,130 | 105 | 100 |
| 2017 | 4,840 | 99 | 104 |
| 2018 | 4,950 | 102 | 106 |
| 2019 | 4,900 | 101 | 107 |
| 2020 | 4,220 | 87 | 101 |
| 2021 | 5,210 | 107 | 101 |
| 2022 | 4,960 | 102 | 104 |
| 2023 | 4,310 | 88 | 106 |
| 2024 | 4,180 | 86 | 110 |
| 2025 | 5,410 | 111 | 113 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for plumbers in Connecticut
Connecticut's labor market agency projects the number of plumbers in the state to change by +9.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,750 to 5,200, with about 450 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +6.8% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 5,410 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Connecticut labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for plumbers in Connecticut
On federally funded construction in Connecticut, contractors must pay plumbers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 7 of the 7 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $86.43 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $37.16.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260020 |
| Hartford | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260021 |
| Middlesex | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260022 |
| New Haven | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260023 |
| New London | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260024 |
| Tolland | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260025 |
| Windham | Union PLUM0777-001 2025-06-01 | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 | CT20260026 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Connecticut prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination. Davis-Bacon determinations still use Connecticut's eight historical counties; employment data uses the nine 2022 planning regions.
Is construction work growing in Connecticut?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just plumbers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 71 | 844 | $106,907 | $2,056 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 367 | 4,151 | $93,278 | $1,794 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 97 | 954 | $91,148 | $1,753 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 215 | 2,099 | $90,673 | $1,744 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 204 | 1,982 | $87,471 | $1,682 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 274 | 1,796 | $85,179 | $1,638 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 103 | 531 | $83,298 | $1,602 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do plumbers make in Connecticut?
The median plumber in Connecticut earned $37.16 an hour ($77,280 a year) in May 2025, 21% above the national median of $30.67. The middle half earn $27.68–$45.40; the top 10% earn more than $49.52.
Where does Connecticut rank for plumber pay?
Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states for plumber pay, with a median of $37.16 an hour, and 13th after adjusting for Connecticut's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.6, US = 100).
What is the union plumber rate in Connecticut?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plumbers in 7 counties, with a typical package of $86.43 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plumbers work in Connecticut?
BLS counted 5,410 plumbers in Connecticut in May 2025, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.07; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is plumber work growing in Connecticut?
The BLS employer survey count of plumbers in Connecticut went from 4,950 in 2015 to 5,410 in 2025, +9.3%, and +10.4% since 2019. Connecticut's labor market agency projects +9.4% growth for plumbers between 2024 and 2034, from 4,750 to 5,200 jobs.
How many plumber openings a year are there in Connecticut?
Connecticut projects about 450 openings a year for plumbers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 42,000 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut and metro areas, SOC 47-2152. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Connecticut labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.