HVAC & Pipefitter Salary in Seattle
Metro area wage data for hvac and refrigeration mechanics from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all hvac & pipefitters across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
UA Local 32 and Washington prevailing wage anchor a strong union pipefitter market in Seattle.
Seattle-area pipefitting work runs through UA Local 32, the same local covering plumbers in this market. Washington State's prevailing wage law applies to public construction, and the metro's sustained tech sector buildout and data center construction keep commercial pipefitting demand consistently above supply.
- →UA Local 32 — combined plumber/pipefitter local covering Seattle metro
- →Washington State Prevailing Wage Act on public projects
- →Tech sector and data center construction driving consistent demand
UA Local 32 journeyman pipefitter Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UA Local 32 journeyman pipefitter journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all hvac & pipefitters across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Seattle Area Pipe Trades Joint Apprenticeship Training Center |
| Address | 595 Monster Rd SW, Suite 100, Renton, WA 98057 |
| Phone | (425) 271-5900 |
| Minimum Score | No minimum |
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What to expect →All hvac & pipefitters — union and non-union, all experience levels
All hvac & pipefitters — union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $80,100 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $85,420 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $38.51 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $41.07 |
| Total Employed | 3,940 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 49-9021 (HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanics) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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