Plumber Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median plumber in the Seattle area earns $95,230 a year ($45.78 an hour), 49% above the U.S. median ($63,800) and 18% above the Washington median ($81,030). Half of the 6,350 plumbers there earn between $62,040 and $126,730.
Median $95,230
10th: $51,93090th: $153,500
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,930 | $49,490 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $62,040 | $60,030 | $50,190 |
| Median | $95,230 | $81,030 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $126,730 | $107,420 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $153,500 | $141,860 | $108,420 |
| Average | $96,250 | $88,800 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 6,350 | 12,470 | 465,840 |
Seattle, WA ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for plumber pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($107,560).
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- San Jose, CA: $107,560
- Chicago, IL: $103,380
- Minneapolis, MN: $101,630
- Portland, OR: $101,010
- Boston, MA: $96,760
- Detroit, MI: $86,370
- Milwaukee, WI: $84,700
- Grand Rapids, MI: $80,440
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.