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Plumber Salary in Washington (2026)
$38.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,835/year ($5,486/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,470 Plumber jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Plumber salary of $81,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $65,835 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,997 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,199 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,835 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,486 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Washington?
- The median Plumber salary in Washington is $81,030 per year ($38.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,030 and $107,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Washington?
- On the median salary of $81,030, a single filer in Washington takes home about $65,835 per year ($5,486 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 12,470 Plumber jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.