High demandCharlotte-Concord
Plumber Salary in Charlotte, NC
Plumbers in Charlotte earn $17–$36/hr (10% below the national average). Below is the full pay breakdown with annual equivalents, certifications that move the number, and a direct path to work.
Charlotte, North Carolina$17–$36/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$17–$36
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$35,360–$74,880
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How Charlotte compares
Charlotte, NC$17–$36/hr
National average$19–$40/hr
Charlotte pay 10% below the national average. National ranges reflect entry to journeyman-level work; annual equivalents at $39,520–$83,200.
Certifications that move the number
Charlotte employers pay the top of the range for techs who hold these. Missing one? You can still apply — we match you to roles that fit.
- Journeyman Plumber License
- Backflow Prevention Certification
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