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Plumbers Cost in Boston, MA (2026 Estimates)

Local wage data from BLS, plus the national job cost range. Checked Oct 13, 2026.

What plumbers earn in the Boston metro

10th percentile$25.13/hr
Median$46.52/hr
90th percentile$69.21/hr

Boston metro area. What workers in this job earn per hour (SOC 47-2152, Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters), not what you pay. Company rates add overhead, insurance and travel. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 data, series OEUM001446000000047215208, fetched Oct 13, 2026.

Boston median$46.52/hr
National median$30.67/hr
Difference+52%

National job cost

$341 average
$0National normal range: $182 to $501$701

Average $341. Hourly rates $45 to $200. Trip fees $50 to $300.

Estimate, national. Source: HomeAdvisor cost guide (updated Jun 19, 2026), checked Oct 13, 2026

Based on 3 local data points (BLS wage percentiles).

Frequently asked questions

How much do plumbers earn in Boston?

BLS May 2025 data puts the median hourly wage at $46.52, 52% above the national median of $30.67.

How much will a plumber job cost in Boston?

We do not have a free, citable local job price source yet. The national HomeAdvisor normal range is $182 to $501.

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