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Plumber Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$45.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,181/year ($5,848/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,460 Plumber jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Plumber salary of $93,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,181 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $93,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,824 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,182 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,694 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,181 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,848 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Massachusetts?
- The median Plumber salary in Massachusetts is $93,880 per year ($45.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,860 and $108,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $93,880, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $70,181 per year ($5,848 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 13,460 Plumber jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.