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

Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $65,600 a year) and the least in Spokane ($51,280), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $58,480 and the median at $56,140 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,730.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$65,600
Spokane$51,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$65,600	$65,600	$52,610	$54,890	111
Spokane	$51,280	$51,940	$36,410	$43,383	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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