How much does a pipelayer make in Portland?
$73,920a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.54 an hour or $6,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.54
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,090Median: $73,920Highest 10%: $96,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,090 | $28.41 | |
| 25th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 75th | $82,520 | $39.67 | |
| 90th | $96,940 | $46.61 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for 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 pipelayer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.54 ($73,920 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $73,920 against $49,000 nationally, 51% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,230, so Portland pays 15% more.
Where does Portland rank for pipelayer pay?
18 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,940 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.