How much does a plumber make in Portland?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $48.56 an hour or $8,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.56
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 4,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,640Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $147,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,640 | $27.71 | |
| 25th | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.56 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.71 | |
| 90th | $147,100 | $70.72 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Bend, OR | $92,330 |
| Eugene, OR | $84,910 |
| Albany, OR | $84,620 |
| Salem, OR | $80,610 |
| Corvallis, OR | $80,400 |
| Medford, OR | $78,440 |
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 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $48.56 ($101,000 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $63,800 nationally, 58% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $97,050, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for plumber pay?
5 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,100 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.