Plumber costs in Illinois

Q: How do Illinois plumber rates compare to other states?

Illinois is 25% above the national average of $71/hr for plumber services . Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Q: Which Illinois city has the highest plumber rates?

Chicago sits at the top of the Illinois index for plumber services with rates of $66.65–$111.08/hr.

Q: What drives plumber pricing in Illinois?

Illinois's market is shaped by harsh Midwest winters affecting scheduling , Chicago metro premium pricing , and operates under local licensing varies significantly . These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Cities indexed

Hourly range, avg

$67–$111/hr

IL median

$89/hr

vs national

+25%

Plumber pricing in Illinois

Illinois features harsh Midwest winters affecting scheduling, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work plumbers perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Chicago metro premium pricing, and contractors operate under local licensing varies significantly.

Across 1 city indexed in Illinois, plumber rates average $89/hr — about 25% above the national average of $71/hr.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Illinois cost of living. Read the methodology.

All Illinois cities

1 city

Chicago IL $66.65–$111.08/hr

Plumber in other states

CA California 5 TX Texas 3 NC North Carolina 2 TN Tennessee 2 GA Georgia 1 MA Massachusetts 1 CO Colorado 1 MO Missouri 1

Frequently asked

6 answers

What's the average plumber rate in Illinois?

Across 1 city indexed in Illinois, the median plumber rate is $89/hr. Hourly ranges span $67/hr to $111/hr depending on the metro and contractor.

How do Illinois plumber rates compare to other states?

Illinois is 25% above the national average of $71/hr for plumber services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Which Illinois city has the highest plumber rates?

Chicago sits at the top of the Illinois index for plumber services with rates of $66.65–$111.08/hr.

What drives plumber pricing in Illinois?

Illinois's market is shaped by harsh Midwest winters affecting scheduling, Chicago metro premium pricing, and operates under local licensing varies significantly. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?

Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.

How is Illinois pricing data updated?

Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026