Plumber salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$95,230/year
about $45.78 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $62,040 – $126,730
Half of plumbers in the Seattle metro area earn more than $95,230 a year and half earn less. That's 49% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #6 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,930 | $24.97 |
| 25th | $62,040 | $29.83 |
| Median (50th) | $95,230 | $45.78 |
| 75th | $126,730 | $60.93 |
| 90th (top earners) | $153,500 | $73.80 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a plumber job in the Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $62,040 ($29.83/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $62,040 to $126,730 ($29.83 to $60.93/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $126,730 ($60.93/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Ask whether service calls pay commission or bonuses on top of the hourly rate.
- Check whether a company vehicle, tools and on-call pay are included.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Seattle metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.