--- title: "Plumber Jobs in Oakland, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/plumber/locations/oakland-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Plumber market brief · Oakland, CA # Plumber Jobs in Oakland, CA 22 plumber openings are live in the Oakland, CA area from 16 employers, led by AMPAM, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), and EMCOR. The middle half of posted salaries runs $54,569–$135,000 a year (median $73,000), from the 91% of listings that disclose pay. Journeyman roles are the largest group, at 36% of openings. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Plumber+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Browse all Plumber markets](/jobs/plumber) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 22 : Live plumber openings currently tracked in the Oakland market. **Companies hiring** : 16 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $73,000 : 91% 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 [Apprentice](/jobs/plumber/locations/oakland-ca/apprentice)7 jobs [Journeyman](/jobs/plumber/locations/oakland-ca/journeyman)8 jobs Master2 jobs Oakland is journeyman-heavy for plumber roles: 47% 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 22 Hiring employers 16 Salary coverage 91% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 13 9 companies · $65,000 median Established employers 6 5 companies · $85,698 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $54,569 P50 $73,000 P75 $135,000 P90 $171,392 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. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live plumber listings in Oakland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Plumber+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare plumber opportunities in Oakland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 22 live roles tracked in this market. - 16 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Plumber+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/plumber) ## A practical market plan for Plumber in Oakland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 22 plumber openings across 16 employers establish the current Oakland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Journeyman leads the derived level mix with 8 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers AMPAM is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Oakland market view into active employers and representative plumber openings Employer activity · 16 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [AMPAMStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/ampam) California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)Startups & growing teams2Open roles [![EMCOR logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Femcorgroup.com%2Fapplication%2Ffiles%2F9616%2F8183%2F6859%2Ffav2.ico&sig=NVRjL4ErYyYCizLYL2bO8sErs0jI8hYboGVM7SVc5EA) EMCORTop of market2Open roles](/company/emcor) PipeDreams VenturesStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwg.scene7.com%2Fis%2Fimage%2Fwrenchgroup%2Ffavicon-sc22wi001wg%3Ffmt%3Dpng-alpha%26qlt%3D85%2C0%26resMode%3Dsharp2%26op_usm%3D1.75%2C0.3%2C2%2C0&sig=VUXZ0uTliHlCy__SuU_wVUgEgbQjMYGSVNJkOKxt1ZI) Service Champions Heating & Air ConditioningEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/service-champions-heating-and-air-conditioning)![Bell Brothers logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dbellbrothers.com%26sz%3D128) Bell BrothersStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![California State University Fresno logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffresnostate.edu%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=nY7alb4bKwMNoNP5NwhMkpwvOOXSwtRTx5VIIMqD2cw) California State University FresnoEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/california-state-university-fresno) California State University Maritime AcademyStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 22 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [LEADMAN PLUMBINGEntry-levelAMPAMFremont, California$29Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/leadman-plumbing-at-ampam-beaf10d4-e2b9-5bdd-b0ae-789da72e6f6f)[Plumbing Service TechnicianEntry-levelPipeDreams VenturesHayward, California$65,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/plumbing-service-technician-at-pipedreams-ventures-d072d484-a830-5b85-bc30-bdec0793bc4a)[Plumbing Service TechnicianLive roleBell BrothersHayward, California$45,760Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/plumbing-service-technician-at-bell-brothers-39831270-3100-5e97-a34f-863afed13882)[Union Mobile Engineer - PlumberLive roleJLLMountain View, California$159,120Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/union-mobile-engineer-plumber-at-jll-2ce821c8-9332-5a7c-ac78-5d899db24064)[Entry Level Plumbing TechnicianEntry-levelService Champions Heating & Air ConditioningLivermore, California$104,000,000Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/entry-level-plumbing-technician-at-service-champions-heating-and-air-e7b3e411-0375-588a-8216-bcc1c86bd4cd)[PlumberEntry-levelService Champions Heating & Air ConditioningLivermore, California$57,200Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/plumber-at-service-champions-heating-and-air-conditioning-a07e3485-56b4-508a-a561-696c12b15dd8)[Residential Service & Sales PlumberMid-levelYellowstone LocalFairfield, California$72,800Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/residential-service-and-sales-plumber-at-yellowstone-local-2ec1364d-499c-5483-a798-c366bdc31f3e)[Steamfitter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)Mid-levelOakland Unified School DistrictOakland, California$85,698Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/steamfitter-buildings-and-grounds-department-2026-27-at-oakland-535065cb-f55c-54a1-af4a-874e514a2b59) [Explore all 22 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Plumber+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA) ## Plumber jobs in Oakland: 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. 1. 01### How many plumber jobs are open in Oakland? Metaintro tracks 22 live plumber openings from 16 employers in the Oakland, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do plumber jobs in Oakland pay? The median posted salary is $73,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $54,569 to $135,000. Based on the 91% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most plumber openings in Oakland? Journeyman roles lead with 8 openings. Experience level is known for 77% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for plumber jobs in Oakland? AMPAM, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), EMCOR, and PipeDreams Ventures have the most open plumber roles here right now, out of 16 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Plumber demand around Oakland. 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