Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $100,980 +60.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.55
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $130,790
Employed locally 880
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $63,020
    50th (median)
    $100,980
    75th
    $106,880
    90th
    $130,790

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 118% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    Madison, WI $99,450
    Rochester, MN $99,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,020
    Illinois $96,200

    Nearby metros — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    Longview-Kelso, WA $91,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,160
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $82,080
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,480
    Wausau, WI $81,100

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $113,530
    Carpenters $72,090
    Electricians $108,740
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $95,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Kennewick, WA is $48.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.13 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries?

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Kennewick, WA is 60.4% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,020.