If your pipes burst or you have a clog, who is the first person you call? The Hydrojetting, naturally is the first thought to enter your head. This is one sector that does not seem to be affected by the economy. Many people are deciding to learn this profession due to this fact. However, one thing they want to know is how much a plumber typically makes per hour.
This will depend on several factors. Those who belong to unions will earn more. The plumber’s apprentice will start at less on the pay scale than a seasoned plumber. Therefore, the wages we will be looking at for plumbers are just a general idea of how much they can make.
When you see what is considered an average salary for a plumber in the U.S. it will be about $27,000 per year. However, this is based on all plumbers. The apprentice may only earn $18,000 per year while a Master Plumber can earn around $47,000 per year. To keep things clear, look at the salaries in the range of $20, $30, and $40,000 and up per year.
When starting in this profession, the apprentice is learning while getting paid. This is why they are called plumber’s helpers and this is the starting rate of around $18,000 per year. After learning the basics and getting to the point where they do not need much supervision, they become a plumber helper. The pay rate can increase to $25,000 a year. This averages out from $9 to $12 per hour.
When they are no longer considered a helper, they may make $30,000 per year. After learning enough to specialize in this profession, the plumber can earn more and more. The specialists in some fields such as Oil & GA can earn about $33,000 and the more specialized plumbers may earn more – such as the high 30s. Averaging out to about $15 to $19 per hour for plumbers is about the amounts made.
Top rates paid for plumbers who are licensed are from $40 to $50,000 a year. This includes journeyman plumbers, plumber technicians and plumber pipe fitters. An hourly rate of $20 to $25 would be what this annual salary ends up being.
Keep in mind these numbers are based on a person working 40 hours a week. As such, the base rate is what this is considered. If you work more than 40 hours, overtime will apply which will end up being more income. If you do not work 40 hours a week, your pay will be less. The money earned as a plumber is based upon how much you work and the services performed.
