Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $46.66 an hour ($97,050 a year). About 5,370 people work in this job there.
That is 52% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Oregon ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.99 | $58,230 |
| 25% of workers | $36.02 | $74,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.66 | $97,050 |
| 75% of workers | $60.77 | $126,400 |
| 90% of workers | $70.72 | $147,100 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $101,010 | 4,600 |
| Bend | $92,330 | 240 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $84,910 | 210 |
| Albany | $84,620 | 130 |
| Salem | $80,610 | 440 |
| Corvallis | $80,400 | 80 |
| Medford | $78,440 | 200 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $54,350 |
| Construction Laborers | $50,860 |
| Electricians | $101,310 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $62,940 |
| Pipelayers | $64,230 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $57,920 |
| Carpenters | $62,870 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $73,430 |
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