How much does a plumber make in Salem?
$80,610a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $80,610Highest 10%: $97,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| 25th | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $80,610 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $95,620 | $45.97 | |
| 90th | $97,700 | $46.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Portland, OR | $101,000 |
| Bend, OR | $92,330 |
| Eugene, OR | $84,910 |
| Albany, OR | $84,620 |
| Corvallis, OR | $80,400 |
| Medford, OR | $78,440 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Taper | $71,430 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
| Earth Driller | $62,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $38.75 ($80,610 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $80,610 against $63,800 nationally, 26% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $97,050, so Salem pays 17% less.
Where does Salem rank for plumber pay?
52 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,700 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.