Plumber costs in Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania is 8% above the national average of $71/hr for plumber services . Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Q: Which Pennsylvania city has the highest plumber rates?

Philadelphia sits at the top of the Pennsylvania index for plumber services with rates of $58.1–$96.83/hr.

Q: What drives plumber pricing in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's market is shaped by four seasons with regional variation , Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchors , and operates under local licensing varies . 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

$58–$97/hr

PA median

$77/hr

vs national

+8%

Plumber pricing in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania features four seasons with regional variation, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work plumbers perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchors, and contractors operate under local licensing varies.

Across 1 city indexed in Pennsylvania, plumber rates average $77/hr — about 8% above the national average of $71/hr.

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

All Pennsylvania cities

1 city

Philadelphia PA $58.1–$96.83/hr

Plumber in other states

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

Frequently asked

6 answers

What's the average plumber rate in Pennsylvania?

Across 1 city indexed in Pennsylvania, the median plumber rate is $77/hr. Hourly ranges span $58/hr to $97/hr depending on the metro and contractor.

How do Pennsylvania plumber rates compare to other states?

Pennsylvania is 8% above the national average of $71/hr for plumber services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Which Pennsylvania city has the highest plumber rates?

Philadelphia sits at the top of the Pennsylvania index for plumber services with rates of $58.1–$96.83/hr.

What drives plumber pricing in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's market is shaped by four seasons with regional variation, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchors, and operates under local licensing varies. 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 Pennsylvania 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