Plumber Cost Per Hour in Maryland
$79 – $141We estimate a plumber in Maryland bills about $79 to $141 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $31.44 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.67.
The Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers to work in the state, except in Baltimore County and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission licenses plumbers and gasfitters for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $30.38 | $76 | $137 |
What common jobs cost in Maryland
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet Replacement | $230 | $920 |
| Faucet Replacement | $160 | $580 |
| Drain Cleaning | $100 | $400 |
| Garbage Disposal Replacement | $180 | $630 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $760 | $2,050 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | $1,400 | $4,400 |
| Pipe Repair | $130 | $820 |
| Whole-House Repipe | $3,050 | $13,500 |
| Sewer Line Repair | $1,150 | $5,900 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $460 | $1,850 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $78 | $140 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $121 | $219 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $82 | $147 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $73 | $131 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $68 | $123 |
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.