The highest median for plumbers in North Carolina is in Raleigh at $60,540. Compare with plumbers nationwide.
Median pay by metro
All North Carolina metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| RaleighNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $60,540 | $61,677 | 2,810 |
| DurhamNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $60,110 | $61,606 | 620 |
| AshevilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $59,200 | $61,343 | 460 |
| CharlotteNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $58,690 | $60,289 | 3,840 |
| GreensboroNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $57,510 | $61,929 | 1,110 |
| GreenvilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $57,080 | $64,569 | 250 |
| BurlingtonNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $56,890 | $61,043 | 260 |
| WilmingtonNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $56,390 | $58,483 | 690 |
| Rocky MountNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $56,220 | $63,878 | 140 |
| JacksonvilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $53,230 | $57,805 | 270 |
| FayettevilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $51,740 | $56,253 | 390 |
| HickoryNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $51,330 | $58,009 | 330 |
| GoldsboroNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $51,260 | $57,946 | 160 |
| WinstonNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $49,240 | $53,497 | 860 |
| PinehurstNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $48,440 | $54,836 | 130 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Licensing in North Carolina Official source
The main state licensing office in North Carolina is the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Electrical and plumbing/HVAC have their own state boards. It can point you to the right license for plumbers.
Official North Carolina licensing site ↗
Requirements for plumbers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Other trades in North Carolina.