Although a plumber charges about $70 an hour, that’s not actually what they take home. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, plumbers make a mean hourly wage of $31.34 or anywhere from $17.91 to $48.65 per hour. However, it varies around the country. For example, in Massachusetts, a plumber makes about 14% more than the average, while in New York, they make only slightly more than average, or $18 to $52 per hour.