Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $38.96 an hour ($81,030 a year). About 12,470 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Washington ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.79 | $49,490 |
| 25% of workers | $28.86 | $60,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.96 | $81,030 |
| 75% of workers | $51.64 | $107,420 |
| 90% of workers | $68.20 | $141,860 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $102,750 | 540 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $97,130 | 840 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $95,230 | 6,350 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $82,960 | 1,040 |
| Longview-Kelso | $80,710 | 200 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $80,030 | 310 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $77,540 | 230 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $74,200 | 180 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $72,800 | 810 |
| Walla Walla | $70,390 | 80 |
| Yakima | $60,900 | 240 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $59,160 |
| Construction Laborers | $57,720 |
| Electricians | $95,220 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $75,660 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $63,090 |
| Pipelayers | $82,450 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $56,140 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $91,530 |
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