BLS wage data says plumbers in Oklahoma earn $27.46/hr. That's 14.7% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$27.46
Customer Rate
$70–$95/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Oklahoma
National Avg
Oklahoma labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | Oklahoma Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $128–$256 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $171–$426 |
| Faucet replacement | $128–$298 |
| Garbage disposal install | $171–$384 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $682–$1705 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1279–$2984 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $256–$1279 |
| Sewer line repair | $1279–$4264 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1705–$4264 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Oklahoma BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Oklahoma (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Oklahoma (OK). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Oklahoma typically charge between $70 and $95 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Oklahoma are 14.7% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Oklahoma is $27.46, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($27.46/hr in Oklahoma), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $70–$95/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Oklahoma 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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