Washington
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Washington
8 listed pipefitter programs in Washington, plus BLS pay data for the state and 13 metro areas.
- $88,800Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,490Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,030Median pay (state)
- $141,860Top 10% earn over
12,470 jobs in Washington · 8 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Washington
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,490 | $60,030 | $81,030 | $107,420 | $141,860 | $88,800 | 12,470 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $49,620 | $63,500 | $102,750 | $144,540 | $144,540 | $102,860 | 540 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,640 | $72,440 | $101,010 | $128,360 | $147,100 | $100,710 | 4,600 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47,720 | $60,630 | $97,130 | $127,210 | $145,880 | $94,650 | 840 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,930 | $62,040 | $95,230 | $126,730 | $153,500 | $96,250 | 6,350 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $57,760 | $62,630 | $82,960 | $95,560 | $102,290 | $80,790 | 1,040 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $54,170 | $60,550 | $80,710 | $98,830 | $129,180 | $84,420 | 200 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $47,400 | $58,610 | $80,030 | $101,380 | $131,510 | $82,440 | 310 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $48,820 | $58,860 | $77,540 | $97,460 | $119,100 | $79,750 | 230 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $46,930 | $56,940 | $74,200 | $90,610 | $99,550 | $74,680 | 180 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,830 | $56,400 | $72,800 | $96,250 | $105,980 | $75,720 | 810 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44,730 | $50,940 | $70,390 | $93,810 | $122,990 | $73,460 | 80 |
| Yakima, WA | $45,980 | $49,930 | $60,900 | $83,270 | $101,380 | $68,900 | 240 |
Programs
Listed programs in Washington
Every pipefitter program we matched in Washington. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Bremerton, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $4,202–$9,740 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Peninsula College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Port Angeles, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $5,005–$5,581 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Perry Technical Institute Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Yakima, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 28 | $53,635 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Eastern Wa-ne Oregon Pipe Trades JATC | Pasco, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Eastern Washington - Northeast Oregon Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee | Pasco, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee | Burlington, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Inland Empire Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Apprenticeship Training Committee | Spokane, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Seattle Area Plumbers Housing Plumbers Pipefitters HVAC-Service Controls Technician/Refrigeration Mechanics and Marine Pipefitters Apprenticeship Committee | Renton, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.