BLS wage data says plumbers in Illinois earn $34.41/hr. That's 6.9% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$34.41
Customer Rate
$88–$119/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Illinois
National Avg
| Service | Illinois Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $160–$321 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $214–$534 |
| Faucet replacement | $160–$374 |
| Garbage disposal install | $214–$481 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $855–$2137 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1603–$3740 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $321–$1603 |
| Sewer line repair | $1603–$5343 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $2137–$5343 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Illinois BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Illinois (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Illinois (IL). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Illinois typically charge between $88 and $119 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Illinois are 6.9% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Illinois is $34.41, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($34.41/hr in Illinois), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $88–$119/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Illinois can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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