BLS wage data says plumbers in Vermont earn $32.59/hr. That's 1.2% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$32.59
Customer Rate
$83–$112/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Vermont
National Avg
| Service | Vermont Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $152–$304 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $202–$506 |
| Faucet replacement | $152–$354 |
| Garbage disposal install | $202–$455 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $810–$2024 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1518–$3542 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $304–$1518 |
| Sewer line repair | $1518–$5060 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $2024–$5060 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Vermont BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
Pre-loaded with Vermont rates. Enter your job's square footage and type to get a starting price.
Estimated per-job price for Vermont (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Vermont (VT). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Vermont typically charge between $83 and $112 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Vermont are 1.2% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Vermont is $32.59, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($32.59/hr in Vermont), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $83–$112/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Vermont 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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