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Plumber / Pipefitter prevailing wage in Multnomah County, Oregon
$99.97an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$62.87 base wage + $37.10 fringe benefits · Area 3
Multnomah County uses the same plumber or pipefitter rates as 27 other counties. See all of them on one page.
On Oregon public works in Multnomah County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $99.97 an hour: a $62.87 base wage plus $37.10 in fringe. BOLI prints no total, so $99.97 is our sum of the two.
BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment; this rate, effective September 3, 2026. A project generally uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, for the whole project (OAR 839-025-0020). Checked against oregon.gov on October 25, 2026.
BOLI lists 2 plumber or pipefitter rates for Multnomah County, from $83.61 to $99.97 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $62.87 + $37.10
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. BOLI prints the fringe as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $62.87 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $37.10 |
| Base + fringe (our sum; BOLI prints no total) | $99.97 |
When does this rate change?
- A project uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, and a later book or amendment doesn't change it (OAR 839-025-0020(6)).
- BOLI updates rates about quarterly, by book or amendment. This page uses the September 3, 2026 book with the October 5, 2026 amendment, for projects first advertised from October 5, 2026 (BOLI rates).
Every plumber or pipefitter rate in Multnomah County
As BOLI lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTERArea 3 | $62.87 | $37.10 | $99.97 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| SPRINKLER FITTERArea 1 | $54.74 | $28.87 | $83.61 | Sep 3, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon plumber or pipefitter rate in Multnomah County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. On projects that are also federal, Oregon requires the higher of the state and the federal rate, and the specifications must contain both (ORS 279C.830, 279C.838).
For building work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is PIPEFITTER at $95.49 ($60.77 base + $34.72 fringe), from OR20260100 modification 1, published May 18, 2026, rate PLUM0290-001. Against BOLI's $99.97: BOLI's rate is $4.48 an hour higher. On a job covered by both, the higher rate applies.
For heavy work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is PIPEFITTER at $95.49 ($60.77 base + $34.72 fringe), from OR20260059 modification 1, published May 18, 2026, rate PLUM0290-012. Against BOLI's $99.97: BOLI's rate is $4.48 an hour higher. On a job covered by both, the higher rate applies.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | PIPEFITTERPLUM0290-001 | $60.77 | $95.49 | OR20260100 Mod 1 |
| Building | PLUMBERPLUM0290-002 | $60.77 | $95.49 | OR20260100 Mod 1 |
| Building | SPRINKLER FITTERSFOR0669-003 | $51.65 | $79.22 | OR20260100 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | PIPEFITTERPLUM0290-012 | $60.77 | $95.49 | OR20260059 Mod 1 |
| Residential | PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION)PLUM0290-007 | $48.62 | $83.34 | OR20260017 Mod 1 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. Oregon Davis-Bacon changes
How Multnomah County compares
The main plumber or pipefitter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Oregon
Wage and fringe, nearby
- Multnomah Countybase $62.87$99.97
- Clackamas Countybase $62.87$99.97
- Washington Countybase $62.87$99.97
- Gilliam Countybase $65.20$103.11
Plumber / Pipefitter rates in nearby counties
Current BOLI rates. The rate is the union rate for the trade in the locality, or the highest where several apply (ORS 279C.815).
BOLI's plumber or pipefitter rates for Multnomah County are the same as in 27 other counties: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes and 19 more. The closest county with a different rate is Gilliam County, at $103.11.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Multnomah County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | |
| Clackamas County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | same |
| Washington County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | same |
| Hood River County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | same |
| Columbia County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | same |
| Marion County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | same |
| Yamhill County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $62.87 | $99.97 | same |
Oregon plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from BOLI on this rate
- BOLI BOLI rate book, page 24
- BOLI's prevailing wage rates
- These are journey-level rates. BOLI publishes apprentice rates separately with each book.
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to what your employer pays into fringe plans for you, and compare it with the total. Contractors post the rates on site, and an underpaid worker can recover the unpaid wages plus an equal amount (ORS 279C.840, 279C.855). BOLI: (971) 245-3844.
Source
Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), BOLI rate book BOLI-2026-09-03, issued September 3, 2026, effective September 3, 2026, page 24: www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Books/BOLI%20September%203%2C%202026%20Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Book.pdf
We read every row of BOLI's September 3, 2026 book and October 5, 2026 amendment and check every number with a second, separate reader. BOLI prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Multnomah County as CSV · Report an error