Plumber market brief · Chicago, IL
Plumber Jobs in Chicago, IL
43 plumber openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 33 employers, led by SST Direct, Harrison Consulting Solutions, and HOA Talent. The middle half of posted salaries runs $74,450–$115,000 a year (median $99,920), from the 77% of listings that disclose pay. Journeyman roles are the largest group, at 58% of openings. 12% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 43
- Live plumber openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 33
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $99,920
- 77% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago is journeyman-heavy for plumber roles: 76% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at journeyman. Apprentice openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
43
Hiring employers
33
Salary coverage
77%
Median experience
3.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
25
17 companies · $80,000 median
Established employers
9
9 companies · $120,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$74,450
P50
$99,920
P75
$115,000
P90
$122,900
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare plumber opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 43 live roles tracked in this market.
- 33 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Plumber in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
43 plumber openings across 33 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Journeyman leads the derived level mix with 25 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
SST Direct is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 33 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 43 matches
Representative openings
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Plumber jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many plumber jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 43 live plumber openings from 33 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do plumber jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $99,920 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $74,450 to $115,000. Based on the 77% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most plumber openings in Chicago?
Journeyman roles lead with 25 openings. Experience level is known for 77% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for plumber jobs in Chicago?
SST Direct, Harrison Consulting Solutions, HOA Talent, and JLL have the most open plumber roles here right now, out of 33 hiring employers.
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