Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,200 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Portland earn between $43,860 and $48,320.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $46KMedian
- $48K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,650 | $4,054 | $23.39 |
| Median | $46,110 | $3,842 | $22.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,860 | $3,655 | $21.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Portland earn 5% more than the Oregon average ($46,200) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $48,650 | $46,110 | $36,590 | $65,200 | 210 |
| Oregon | $46,200 | $44,800 | $39,370 | $58,520 | 210 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $48,650, a single filer in Portland takes home about $37,891 a year, or $3,158 a month and $1,457 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $41,270 | $3,439 |
| Working in OR | $37,891 | $3,158 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $48,650 buys what about $46,148 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Spokane, WA$51,280
- Boise, ID$45,380
- Reno, NV$46,720
- Stockton, CA$44,120
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Portland: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Portland?
$23.39 an hour on average, and $22.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Portland?
About $37,891 a year ($3,158 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,650. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
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; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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