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Plumber salary in Washington
The middle half of plumbers in Washington earned $28.86 to $51.64 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $68.20 or more.1 The median is 27% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.79
- 25th
- $28.86
- Median
- $38.96
- 75th
- $51.64
- 90th
- $68.20
- 10th
- $49,490
- 25th
- $60,030
- Median
- $81,030
- 75th
- $107,420
- 90th
- $141,860
Which Washington cities pay plumbers the most?
Bellingham has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $49.40 an hour; Yakima has the lowest, $29.28.1
- Bellingham$49.40
- Kennewick–Richland$46.70
- Seattle–Tacoma$45.78
- Bremerton–Silverdale$39.89
- Longview–Kelso$38.80
- Olympia–Lacey$38.48
- Mount Vernon–Anacortes$37.28
- Wenatchee–East Wenatchee$35.67
The 10 largest of 11 metro areas with plumber data, by employment.
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Washington?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($81,030) and the 75th percentile ($107,420).1
How much do new plumbers make in Washington?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Washington earned $23.79 an hour or less ($49,490 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.86 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Washington?
Projections Central expects Washington to go from 11,680 plumber jobs in 2024 to 12,360 in 2034, a change of 5.8%, with about 1,110 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11,680 | 12,360 | 5.8% | 1,110 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Washington?
Plumbers rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Washington. General contractors have the highest median, $52.68 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $52.68 | $109,570 | 19,550 |
| Electricians | $45.78 | $95,220 | 19,380 |
| Plumbers | $38.96 | $81,030 | 12,470 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.38 | $75,660 | 7,370 |
| Roofers | $29.16 | $60,640 | 5,890 |
Where to train in Washington
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Washington, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)