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Plumber Salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL

U.S. median $62,970/yr ($30.27/hr)

Wages for plumbers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida rise with experience, specialty certs, and overtime on commercial and industrial jobs. See what employers here are offering today.

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National benchmarks

Median$62,970/yr ($30.27/hr)
Hourly range$19.55 to $50.55/hr
Bottom 10%under $40,670/yr
Top 10%over $105,150/yr

Local pay in Fort Lauderdale moves with cost of living, union presence, and demand. The live figure above reflects what Fort Lauderdale employers are posting right now.

Pay by experience

Apprentice / EntryYou earn while you learn. Most apprentices start around 40 to 50 percent of the journeyman scale and get a raise every 6 to 12 months as they log hours. This stage sits in the bottom 10 percent, under $40,670 a year, but climbs fast.$17 to $24/hr ($35,000 to $50,000/yr)
Journeyman / Mid-careerOnce you pass the journeyman exam and can work unsupervised, you land around the national median of $62,970. Commercial and union journeymen sit at the higher end of this range.$25 to $38/hr ($52,000 to $79,000/yr)
Experienced / MasterA master license lets you pull permits, run jobs, and take service calls at top rates. Experienced masters, industrial fitters, and specialty techs reach the top 10 percent, over $105,150 a year.$38 to $55/hr ($79,000 to $105,000+/yr)
Foreman / OwnerForemen who run crews earn a scale premium plus overtime. Plumbers who start their own service company can clear six figures once they have trucks, techs, and a steady book of customers.$55 to $75+/hr; owners $100,000 to $200,000+/yr

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Plumber pay in Fort Lauderdale: FAQs

How much do plumbers make?

The median plumber, pipefitter, or steamfitter made $62,970 a year, about $30.27 an hour, as of May 2024 per the BLS. The bottom 10 percent made under $40,670 and the top 10 percent made over $105,150.

Do plumbers make good money?

Yes. Plumbing pays above the median for all jobs, you earn while you train instead of paying for college, and experienced or specialized plumbers regularly break six figures. Union, industrial, and self-employed plumbers earn the most.

What are the highest paying plumber jobs?

Industrial and refinery pipefitting, union journeyman work in high-cost metros, medical gas and welding specialties, and traveling shutdown or turnaround crews pay the most. Business owners with a service company can top all of these.

How much do plumbers make per hour?

The median is $30.27 an hour as of May 2024. Most plumbers fall between about $19.55 and $50.55 an hour, and union journeymen with benefits can reach $60 to $75 an hour in total package value.

Can you make $100,000 a year as a plumber?

Yes. The top 10 percent of plumbers earn over $105,150 a year. Masters, industrial pipefitters, high-wage-metro union journeymen with overtime, and shop owners all reach or pass $100,000.