Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,420 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Lewiston earn between $46,520 and $74,700.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $55KMedian
- $75K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,440 | $5,287 | $30.50 |
| Median | $55,240 | $4,603 | $26.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,520 | $3,877 | $22.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,700 | $6,225 | $35.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Lewiston earn 9% more than the Idaho average ($58,450) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $63,440 | $55,240 | $38,390 | $109,420 | 70 |
| Idaho | $58,450 | $52,380 | $39,430 | $82,620 | 3,090 |
| United States | $72,170 | $63,800 | $44,150 | $108,420 | 465,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $63,440, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $50,900 a year, or $4,242 a month and $1,958 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $53,154 | $4,430 |
| Working in ID | $50,900 | $4,242 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $63,440 buys what about $69,592 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lewiston$63,440
- Boise$59,620
- Idaho Falls$58,490
- Coeur d'Alene$57,530
- Pocatello$55,960
- Twin Falls$52,990
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Idaho
Highest-paying cities for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,280).
- San Jose, CA$114,280
- Bellingham, WA$102,860
- Portland, OR$100,710
- Chicago, IL$96,430
- Seattle, WA$96,250
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Lewiston?
$30.50 an hour on average, and $26.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $50,900 a year ($4,242 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,440. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,170).
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 47-2152; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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