Plumber I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000838
- Class code
- 32000838
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Plumber I is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000838.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves the performance of semi-skilled duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems, and may include the advanced phase of on-the-job training. Assignments are received from a higher level plumber or supervisor, and position will be guided in the principles and techniques until it masters the work involved. The degree of supervision received will vary depending upon the variety of assignments and the person's aptitude and ability to acquire the skills required. Work will be reviewed by a higher level plumber or supervisor to determine that the employee understands the basic principles and techniques, as well as for the satisfactory completion of assignments.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the techniques, methods, and tools of the plumbing trade. Some skill in the performance of duties related to the plumbing trade. Ability to use tools associated with the plumbing trade. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Physical strength sufficient to work at heavy manual labor for considerable periods of time.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air, water, gas or waste disposal systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Plumber I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,189 | $63,857 | $38,189 to $63,857 |
| California | $5,470 | $7,201 | $65,640 to $86,412 |
| Hawaii | $6,309 | $6,309 | $75,708 to $75,708 |
| Nevada | $57,128 | $84,021 | $57,128 to $84,021 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $97,759 | $27,320 to $97,759 |
| South Carolina | $40,086 | $68,136 | $40,086 to $68,136 |
| Texas | $40,918 | $61,130 | $40,918 to $61,130 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.