BLS wage data says plumbers in Ohio earn $29.88/hr. That's 7.2% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$29.88
Customer Rate
$76–$103/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Ohio
National Avg
| Service | Ohio Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $139–$278 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $186–$464 |
| Faucet replacement | $139–$325 |
| Garbage disposal install | $186–$418 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $742–$1856 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1392–$3247 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $278–$1392 |
| Sewer line repair | $1392–$4639 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1856–$4639 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Ohio BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
Pre-loaded with Ohio rates. Enter your job's square footage and type to get a starting price.
Estimated per-job price for Ohio (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Ohio (OH). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Ohio typically charge between $76 and $103 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Ohio are 7.2% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Ohio is $29.88, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($29.88/hr in Ohio), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $76–$103/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Ohio 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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