The average San Jose plumber salary was $173,419, which is 38 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 100 percent higher then the average salary for this job nationwide. Plumber salary in San Jose is usually between $145,989 and $225,148 (25th and 75th). The highest plumber salary in San Jose was $225,148. There are 3 employees in San Jose whose job title is plumber.