Plumber Cost Per Hour in Georgia
$69 – $124We estimate a plumber in Georgia bills about $69 to $124 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $27.50 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.67.
Georgia's Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers offers state plumbing licenses for journeyman plumbers and master plumbers.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $28.07 | $70 | $126 |
What common jobs cost in Georgia
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet Replacement | $220 | $870 |
| Faucet Replacement | $150 | $550 |
| Drain Cleaning | $90 | $360 |
| Garbage Disposal Replacement | $170 | $600 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $740 | $2,000 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | $1,350 | $4,250 |
| Pipe Repair | $120 | $740 |
| Whole-House Repipe | $2,900 | $12,400 |
| Sewer Line Repair | $1,050 | $5,450 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $440 | $1,750 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.21 | $71 | $127 |
| Florida | $25.44 | $64 | $114 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $69 | $123 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $65 | $117 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $70 | $127 |
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.