Plumber salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$101,010/year
about $48.56 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $72,440 – $128,360
Half of plumbers in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $101,010 a year and half earn less. That's 58% higher than the national median of $63,800, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $57,640 | $27.71 |
| 25th | $72,440 | $34.83 |
| Median (50th) | $101,010 | $48.56 |
| 75th | $128,360 | $61.71 |
| 90th (top earners) | $147,100 | $70.72 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a plumber job in the Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $72,440 ($34.83/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $72,440 to $128,360 ($34.83 to $61.71/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $128,360 ($61.71/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Ask whether service calls pay commission or bonuses on top of the hourly rate.
- Check whether a company vehicle, tools and on-call pay are included.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.