Plumber salary in Michigan after taxes
The median plumber in Michigan earns $80,190 a year ($38.56 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $62,086 a year, or $2,387.94 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,560 | $37,863 | $3,155 | $1,456.27 |
| 25th percentile | $58,090 | $46,637 | $3,886 | $1,793.74 |
| Median | $80,190 | $62,086 | $5,174 | $2,387.94 |
| 75th percentile | $95,390 | $72,134 | $6,011 | $2,774.37 |
| 90th percentile | $103,430 | $77,448 | $6,454 | $2,978.77 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Michigan earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Plumber take-home pay in other states
Michigan ranks #5 of 20 of the states we cover for median plumber take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $93,920 | $74,903 |
| Illinois | $99,950 | $74,342 |
| Massachusetts | $93,880 | $70,069 |
| Washington | $81,030 | $64,711 |
| Michigan | $80,190 | $62,086 |
| New Jersey | $78,240 | $60,266 |
| New York | $77,490 | $59,358 |
| California | $72,830 | $56,258 |
| New Hampshire | $66,810 | $55,831 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,080 | $54,634 |
| Wyoming | $62,410 | $52,326 |
| Nevada | $61,610 | $51,684 |
| Ohio | $63,330 | $51,554 |
| Texas | $59,840 | $50,261 |
| Tennessee | $58,600 | $49,265 |
| Virginia | $60,470 | $48,105 |
| North Carolina | $57,080 | $46,224 |
| Georgia | $57,200 | $46,034 |
| Florida | $52,910 | $44,693 |
| South Dakota | $51,620 | $43,657 |
Questions
How much does a plumber make in Michigan after taxes?
The median plumber in Michigan earns $80,190 a year ($38.56 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $62,086 a year, $5,174 a month or $2,387.94 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters work in Michigan?
About 14,120, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Michigan Treasury, 2026 withholding rate and exemption
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