BLS wage data says plumbers in Indiana earn $29.27/hr. That's 9.1% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$29.27
Customer Rate
$75–$101/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Indiana
National Avg
| Service | Indiana Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $136–$273 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $182–$454 |
| Faucet replacement | $136–$318 |
| Garbage disposal install | $182–$409 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $727–$1818 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1363–$3181 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $273–$1363 |
| Sewer line repair | $1363–$4545 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1818–$4545 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Indiana BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Indiana (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Indiana (IN). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Indiana typically charge between $75 and $101 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Indiana are 9.1% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Indiana is $29.27, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($29.27/hr in Indiana), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $75–$101/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Indiana 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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