Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $26.99 an hour ($56,140 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.

$26.99Median hourly pay
$45,250–$67,830Middle half of workers, yearly
600People in this job in Washington

That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($42,360). Washington ranks 1st of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.68$36,780
25% of workers$21.76$45,250
Half of workers (median)$26.99$56,140
75% of workers$32.61$67,830
90% of workers$37.97$78,980

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$65,600280
Spokane-Spokane Valley$51,940100

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington

JobMedian yearly pay
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,030
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46,080
Pipelayers$82,450
Helpers--Carpenters$46,060
Helpers--Electricians$61,110

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.