Plumbing Field Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Plumbing Field Supervisor make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plumbing Field Supervisor in the United States is $80,676 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Plumbing Field Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,985
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,577 to $88,166
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,652
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Plumbing Field Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,166 $7,347 $1,695 $42
Average $80,676 $6,723 $1,551 $39
25th Percentile $67,577 $5,631 $1,300 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Plumbing Field Supervisor Salaries

A Plumbing Field Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Plumbing Field Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Plumbing Field Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,037
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,583
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,402
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,153
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,855
Levels Salary
Entry Level Plumbing Field Supervisor$77,037
Intermediate Level Plumbing Field Supervisor$77,583
Senior Level Plumbing Field Supervisor$79,402
Specialist Level Plumbing Field Supervisor$82,153
Expert Level Plumbing Field Supervisor$83,855
$77,037 0 yr
$77,583 < 2 yrs
$79,402 2-4 yrs
$82,153 5-8 yrs
$83,855 > 8 yrs
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How Do Plumbing Field Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Plumbing Field Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,324.
  • California: $88,986.
  • Massachusetts: $87,800.

Top Paying Cities for Plumbing Field Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $101,757
  • San Francisco: $100,642
  • Oakland: $98,521

What Skills Can Increase a Plumbing Field Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.7% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Property Management (Mentioned in 3.94% Job Postings): Property management is the operation, control, and oversight of real estate management indicates a need to be cared for, monitored and accountability given for its useful life and condition. This is much akin to the role of management in any business. Property management is also the management of personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used to build, repair, and maintain end item deliverables. Property management involves the processes, systems, and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition. For example, an owner of a single family may engage the services of a property management company. The company will then advertise the rental property, handle tenant inquiries, screen applicants, select suitable candidates, draw up a lease agreement, conduct a move in inspection, move the tenant(s) into the property and collect rental income. The company will then coordinate any maintenance issues, supply the owner(s) with financial statements and any relevant information regarding the property etc.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.7%
Property Management 3.94%
Continuous Improvement 1.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Plumbing Field Supervisor's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$86,323
7%
Risk Management
$86,323
7%
Oral Communication
$85,516
6%
Collaboration
$83,903
4%
Project Management
$83,903
4%
Budgeting
$83,903
4%
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Plumbing Field Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Plumbing Field Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Plumbing Field Supervisor positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Plumbing Field Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Plumbing Field Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$108,912$52.035%
Financial Services$100,845$48.025%
Software & Networking$100,845$48.025%
Energy & Utilities$96,811$47.020%
Aerospace & Defense$92,777$45.015%

How Education impacts a Plumbing Field Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Plumbing Field Supervisors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Plumbing Field Supervisor with a No Diploma is between $88,206 and $95,267).

Plumbing Field Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Plumbing Field Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 57.4%
Associates 22.8%
Bachelors 14.4%
Masters 2.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Plumbing Field Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plumbing Field Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Plumbing Field Supervisor

Salaries for a Plumbing Field Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,648 in 2023 to around $64,720 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Plumbing Field Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Plumbing Field Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$66,648
2024
$65,743
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2024 $65,743
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FAQ about Plumbing Field Supervisor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Plumbing Field Supervisor?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Plumbing Field Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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