Plumber Salary in Ohio (2026)
$30.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,040/year ($4,337/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,390 Plumber jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Plumber salary of $63,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,040 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $63,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,420 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,845 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,025 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,040 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,337 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Ohio?
- The median Plumber salary in Ohio is $63,330 per year ($30.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,040 and $84,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $63,330, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $52,040 per year ($4,337 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 16,390 Plumber jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.