Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Oregon

In Oregon we have BLS pay data for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Portland only, where the average is $48,650 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $46,200 and the median at $44,800 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,730.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$48,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$48,650	$46,110	$43,860	$37,891	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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