Commercial plumbing recruiters serving Dayton.
Conventional commercial plumbing in Dayton tracks close to national parity. Kettering Health's $40M Greene County investment — a new Xenia medical center plus Greene Memorial Hospital renovations — needs healthcare-grade plumbing, a smaller, higher-skill niche on top of that.
Near national parity, plus one healthcare niche.
Commercial plumbers in Dayton earn close to the national average — a genuinely balanced market.
Kettering Health's $40M Greene County investment — a new Xenia medical center plus Greene Memorial Hospital renovations, groundbreaking April 2026 — needs healthcare-grade plumbing. The metro overview names this a smaller niche, commanding roughly 11% more than the conventional Dayton rate.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial plumbing contractors in Dayton, and we screen for Ohio's OCILB plumbing licensing and the medical gas certification hospital-adjacent roles require.
The story behind the specialty.
One named healthcare investment, adding a plumbing layer on top of an otherwise balanced market.
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A new Xenia medical center plus renovations at Greene Memorial Hospital, groundbreaking April 2026 and complete late 2028. The metro overview names healthcare-grade plumbing as a smaller niche tied to these two concurrent facility projects.
What you'll actually pay — by plumbing role.
Hourly wage ranges based on BLS OEWS data for the Dayton MSA. The conventional-plumber row matches the metro overview's own published figure directly. Read the "notes" column for context on the derived healthcare-grade premium.
| Role | Dayton range | Typical experience | Market notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial plumber (journeyman) | $25 – $32/hr | 3-7 yrs | Matches the commercial plumber figure already published on the Dayton metro overview (-2% under national, effectively near parity) |
| Apprentice plumber | $17 – $21/hr | 0-3 yrs | Tracks close to the national apprentice range |
| Healthcare-grade plumber (Kettering Health Greene County facilities) | $28 – $36/hr | 5+ yrs | Derived by borrowing the sibling healthcare-construction electrician's ~11% premium ratio already published on the metro overview and applying it to the conventional-plumber row |
| Plumbing foreman | $28 – $36/hr | 7+ yrs | Healthcare-project experience is a real differentiator for supervisory roles |
| Plumbing project manager | $34 – $44/hr | 5-10 yrs | Healthcare or federal-facility portfolio experience adds a real premium in this market |
| Plumbing superintendent | $39 – $51/hr | 10+ yrs | Matches the broader Dayton commercial superintendent range already published on the metro overview |
| Plumbing estimator (5+ yrs) | $41 – $53/hr | 5+ yrs | Matches the Dayton commercial estimator figure already published on the metro overview |
Source: BLS OEWS (Dayton MSA), plumbing occupational codes, projected to 2026. Actual offer rates depend on certifications (ASSE 6010/6020, OCILB licensure), hospital-construction experience, and years of experience.
What candidates expect. What credentials matter. What kills offers.
We don't tell prospective clients who their competitors are hiring — that's a discipline our clients value, and we'll honor it on a call. What we will share publicly: how the Dayton commercial plumbing hiring game actually plays out in 2026. The five things below are what we tell every Dayton plumbing client at intake.
Why healthcare-grade plumbing is a real niche here
Most Dayton commercial plumbing tracks close to national parity. Kettering Health's $40M Greene County investment — a new Xenia medical center plus Greene Memorial Hospital renovations — needs healthcare-grade plumbing, a smaller, higher-skill niche the metro overview names explicitly.
Where Dayton commercial plumbing talent comes from
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial plumbing contractors in Dayton. Conventional plumbing draws on a deep, balanced regional pipeline; healthcare-grade plumbers are the harder fill.
Credentials worth filtering for
Ohio regulates plumbing statewide through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), requiring a qualifying individual to pass a trade exam and a business/law exam, plus at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Medical gas installer certification (ASSE 6010/6020) is the credential that actually matters for Kettering Health-adjacent roles.
What candidates expect from a Dayton plumbing offer in 2026
Conventional plumbing comp runs close to national parity. Healthcare-grade specialty candidates expect the additional premium Kettering Health's concurrent facility projects command.
Realistic timelines, by role
Field roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Healthcare-grade plumbers: 6-8 weeks, because that specific specialty is thinner locally even though the general labor market is balanced and deep. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The plumbing positions we fill, most often.
Across all Dayton commercial plumbing clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months. Healthcare-grade plumbers are the role in genuine short supply — everything else draws on Dayton's own steady, balanced pipeline.
- Commercial plumber (journeyman)
- Apprentice plumber
- Healthcare-grade plumber (ASSE 6010/6020)
- Plumbing foreman
- Plumbing project manager
- Plumbing superintendent
- Plumbing estimator
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Dayton, see the Dayton metro overview. For a deeper dive into the commercial plumbing vertical generally (across all 100+ markets we serve), see our Commercial Plumbing industry page.
The process, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market — but tuned for what works in Dayton's commercial plumbing segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Dayton plumbing, we also confirm whether the role touches Kettering Health's Greene County facilities and, if so, exactly what medical gas certification the specific scope requires.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Dayton plumbing candidate network for conventional roles. For healthcare-grade roles, we draw on candidates with verified hospital-facility experience specifically.
- Vetted short list (week one for standard roles). Three to five candidates. We verify certifications — ASSE 6010/6020 for medical gas roles, current OCILB licensure. We confirm real hospital experience rather than a line on a resume.
- Offer and close. Field roles close in 4-6 weeks. Healthcare-grade plumbers run 6-8 weeks. We help with offer math against Dayton's own wage table.
Frequently asked questions.
What is a commercial plumber paid in Dayton in 2026?
Commercial plumbers (journeyman) in Dayton typically earn $25–$32/hr, close to national parity (about 2% below). Healthcare-grade plumbers serving Kettering Health's Greene County facilities command $28–$36/hr.
Why does Kettering Health drive a plumbing specialty in Dayton?
Kettering Health is investing $40M in Greene County — a new $25M Xenia medical center plus $15M in Greene Memorial Hospital renovations. The metro overview names healthcare-grade plumbing as a smaller, higher-skill niche tied to these two concurrent facility projects.
Does Ohio require a specific license for commercial plumbers in Dayton?
Yes. Ohio regulates plumbing statewide through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), requiring a qualifying individual to pass a trade exam and a business/law exam, plus at least $500,000 in liability insurance.
Are Dayton plumbing wages higher than the national average?
They're close to national parity for conventional roles (about 2% below). The healthcare-grade specialty tied to Kettering Health runs meaningfully higher, at roughly 11% above the conventional Dayton rate.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a commercial plumbing role in Dayton?
Field roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Healthcare-grade plumbers: 6-8 weeks, because that specific specialty is thinner locally even though the general labor market is balanced and deep. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
Hiring commercial plumbing in Dayton?
Tell us the role. We'll tell you wages, timeline, and where we'd source the candidate — in under 30 minutes.
My Trade Talent is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, serving commercial trades clients across the continental US — including the Dayton OH MSA.