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Plumber Salary in Japan

Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. The Japan median is $68,137 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$68,137
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,678
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$68,137
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$32.76
varies by city

Plumber salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$68,137
Sapporo, JP$68,137
Fukuoka, JP$68,137
Kawasaki, JP$68,137
Kobe, JP$68,137
Kyoto, JP$68,137
Saitama, JP$68,137
Hiroshima, JP$68,137
Sendai, JP$68,137
Tokyo, JP$51,149
Osaka, JP$42,007
Nagoya, JP$40,030

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make in Japan?
The national median plumber salary in Japan is about ￥11,030,000 per year (￥919,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥6,480,000 to ￥11,030,000.
Which Japan city pays plumbers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥11,030,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays plumbers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥6,480,000 per year for a plumber.
What is the typical salary range for a plumber in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, plumber pay commonly spans from about ￥4,580,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥15,276,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have plumber salary data?
Pay by Role publishes plumber pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is plumber in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Carpenter, Chef.