Plumber II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000839
- Class code
- 32000839
- Pay group
- NC08
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Plumber II is $39,244 to $68,679 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000839.
- 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
Position performs journey duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems. Routine work assignments are in the nature of location of needed repair, and assignments involving work of special or unusual nature are accompanied by specific instructions. The incumbent exercises considerable independence in performance of routine work, but unprecedented assignments are usually discussed with or supervised by a foreman. Work is reviewed by foreman through inspection of work in progress and on the basis of satisfactory operation of equipment repaired or installed.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the methods of installation and repair of plumbing systems. Working knowledge of the safety precautions of the plumbing trade. Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in the performance of plumbing work. Ability to assume responsibility of lead worker in the performance of plumbing repair and installation. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the repair, replacement or construction of piping systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission <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 II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,094 | $70,392 | $42,094 to $70,392 |
| California | $5,734 | $7,547 | $68,808 to $90,564 |
| Hawaii | $6,679 | $6,679 | $80,148 to $80,148 |
| Maine | $18.34 | $25.19 | $38,147 to $52,395 |
| Nevada | $59,508 | $87,821 | $59,508 to $87,821 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $105,172 | $27,320 to $105,172 |
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
| Texas | $45,521 | $71,055 | $45,521 to $71,055 |
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.