--- title: "SMH reports: WA plumbers top the 'tradie rich list' again" description: ServiceSeeking.com.au was featured in the Sydney Morning Herald as we provided insights into WA plumbers making it into the coveted list. image: https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/TheSydneyMorningHerald.png --- News # SMH reports: WA plumbers top the 'tradie rich list' again ServiceSeeking.com.au was featured in the Sydney Morning Herald as we provided insights into WA plumbers making it into the coveted list. [ Anna Alonzo ](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/author/bettina-esguerra) Jan 22, 2017 [News](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/tag/news) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/smh-reports-wa-plumbers-top-the-tradie-rich-list-again&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/smh-reports-wa-plumbers-top-the-tradie-rich-list-again&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/smh-reports-wa-plumbers-top-the-tradie-rich-list-again&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/smh-reports-wa-plumbers-top-the-tradie-rich-list-again&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ![](https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/TheSydneyMorningHerald.png) In this article, the Sydney Morning Herald delved into insights from [ServiceSeeking.com.au](http://serviceseeking.com.au)'s 'tradie rich list,' revealing the earning potential of various trades in Western Australia. Plumbers once again dominate the top spot, highlighting the lucrative opportunities within the plumbing industry. Here's a summary of the key points covered: - Plumbers in WA command an impressive hourly rate of $94.44, making them the highest earners among tradespeople. - Electricians follow closely behind, with an average hourly wage of $92.24, reflecting a 4.2% increase from the previous year. - Landscapers have experienced a significant surge in wages, with a remarkable 32% increase, now earning $76.45 per hour. - However, the DIY culture in WA seems to have impacted the demand for plasterers and painters, resulting in a decline in hourly rates. - Despite the high earning potential, WA remains the most expensive state in Australia to hire a tradie, with Perth residents paying over 10% above the national average. - The undersupply of tradespeople in WA poses challenges for meeting the growing demand, particularly in light of the booming real estate market. - The data is based on 52,000 quotes gathered from October to December 2016, providing valuable insights into the state of the tradie industry in WA. The hourly rates for various trades in 2017 are outlined, offering a comprehensive overview of the costs involved in hiring tradies for different services. Read more: [https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-plumbers-top-the-tradie-rich-list-again-20170123-gtwpyw.html](https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-plumbers-top-the-tradie-rich-list-again-20170123-gtwpyw.html)  ## Similar posts News ### [Daily Mail reports: Labor's plan to give free trades training](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/press-coverage/labors-plan-for-600000-workers-to-be-given-free-training) ServiceSeeking.com.au was featured in The Daily Mail as we offered insights into how much tradespeople can earn in a year. Read on to learn more. 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