BLS wage data says plumbers in Washington earn $39.84/hr. That's 23.7% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$39.84
Customer Rate
$102–$137/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Washington
National Avg
Washington runs noticeably above the national average. Higher cost of living pushes wages up, and your bids should reflect that. Underbidding here means underpaying yourself.
| Service | Washington Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $186–$371 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $247–$619 |
| Faucet replacement | $186–$433 |
| Garbage disposal install | $247–$557 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $990–$2474 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1856–$4330 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $371–$1856 |
| Sewer line repair | $1856–$6186 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $2474–$6186 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Washington BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Washington (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Washington (WA). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Washington typically charge between $102 and $137 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Washington are 23.7% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Washington is $39.84, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($39.84/hr in Washington), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $102–$137/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Washington can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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