BLS wage data says plumbers in Massachusetts earn $38.63/hr. That's 20.0% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$38.63
Customer Rate
$99–$133/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Massachusetts
National Avg
Massachusetts runs noticeably above the national average. Higher cost of living pushes wages up, and your bids should reflect that. Underbidding here means underpaying yourself.
| Service | Massachusetts Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $180–$360 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $240–$600 |
| Faucet replacement | $180–$420 |
| Garbage disposal install | $240–$540 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $960–$2399 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1799–$4198 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $360–$1799 |
| Sewer line repair | $1799–$5998 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $2399–$5998 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Massachusetts BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Massachusetts (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Massachusetts (MA). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Massachusetts typically charge between $99 and $133 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Massachusetts are 20.0% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Massachusetts is $38.63, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($38.63/hr in Massachusetts), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $99–$133/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Massachusetts 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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