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Plumber Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$37.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,696/year ($4,975/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,410 Plumber jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Plumber salary of $77,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,696 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,172 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,912 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,500 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,696 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,975 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Connecticut?
- The median Plumber salary in Connecticut is $77,280 per year ($37.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,570 and $94,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $77,280, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $59,696 per year ($4,975 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,410 Plumber jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.