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How much does a plumber make in Bellingham?

$102,800a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $49.40 an hour or $8,563 a month.

Hourly
$49.40
Vs. national median
+61%
Rank among cities
3 of 388
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,620Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $144,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,620$23.86
25th$63,500$30.53
Median$102,800$49.40
75th$144,500$69.49
90th$144,500$69.49

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Portland, OR$101,000
Kennewick, WA$97,130
Seattle, WA$95,230
Bremerton, WA$82,960
Longview, WA$80,710
Olympia, WA$80,030
Mount Vernon, WA$77,540
Wenatchee, WA$74,200
Spokane, WA$72,800
Walla Walla, WA$70,390
Yakima, WA$60,900
Lewiston, ID$55,240
Plumber salary in Washington Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Bellingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$107,800
Electrician$97,590
Construction and Building Inspector$93,340
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$91,510
Sheet Metal Worker$90,840
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$86,120
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$77,910
Carpenter$73,260
Glazier$64,640
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$62,940
Salaries for every job in Bellingham, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Bellingham?

The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $49.40 ($102,800 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Bellingham than the national average?

Yes: $102,800 against $63,800 nationally, 61% more.

How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $81,030, so Bellingham pays 27% more.

Where does Bellingham rank for plumber pay?

3 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Bellingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.