Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,450 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Spokane earn between $36,410 and $63,480.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $52KMedian
- $63K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,280 | $4,273 | $24.65 |
| Median | $51,940 | $4,328 | $24.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,480 | $5,290 | $30.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Spokane earn 12% less than the Washington average ($58,480) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $51,280 | $51,940 | $35,360 | $67,450 | 100 |
| Washington | $58,480 | $56,140 | $36,780 | $78,980 | 600 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Spokane
On the average salary of $51,280, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $43,383 a year, or $3,615 a month and $1,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $51,280 buys what about $51,103 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 2nd of 2 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($65,600).
- Seattle$65,600
- Spokane$51,280
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Spokane: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Spokane?
$24.65 an hour on average, and $24.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Spokane?
About $43,383 a year ($3,615 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,280. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
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; area Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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