SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Bellingham
Bellingham, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Bellingham, WA the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters reaches $102,750 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bellingham, WA the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters reaches $102,750 a year. That is 61.1% more than the national median of $63,800. Pay ranges from under $49,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $144,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,500 to $144,540.
Employment stands at 540, or 5.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kennewick records the highest median at $97,130. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,620 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $63,500 | −0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $102,750 | +61.1% |
| 75th | $144,540 | +126.6% |
| 90th | $144,540 | +126.6% |
| Mean | $102,860 | +61.2% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick | $97,130 | 840 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $95,230 | 6,350 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $82,960 | 1,040 | |
| 4 | Longview | $80,710 | 200 | |
| 5 | Olympia | $80,030 | 310 | |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $77,540 | 230 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $74,200 | 180 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $72,800 | 810 | |
| 9 | Walla Walla | $70,390 | 80 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $60,900 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bellingham run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $102,750 buys what $96,028 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 50.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,028US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,750 a year, 61.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,620 to $144,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kennewick, at $97,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Bellingham, WA?
The median annual wage is $102,750, or $49.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,800, so pay in Bellingham, WA is 61.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bellingham, WA earns more than $144,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kennewick, at $97,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in Bellingham, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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