How much does a helpers--pipelayer make in Portland?
$46,110a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--pipelayers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.17
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $46,110Highest 10%: $65,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| Median | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 75th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $65,200 | $31.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers--pipelayers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.17 ($46,110 a year).
Do helpers--pipelayers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $46,110 against $42,360 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $44,800, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for helpers--pipelayer pay?
23 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.