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Oregon plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage, county by county
A plumber or pipefitter's prevailing wage on Oregon public works runs from $99.97 an hour in Yamhill County to $103.11 in Baker County. The median county is $99.97.
Main plumber or pipefitter classification in each county (Plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter), BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. A project generally uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, for the whole project (OAR 839-025-0020). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a plumber or pipefitter make on prevailing wage in Oregon?
3 groups of counties with identical rates and 0 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Umatilla County group5 counties · PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER$103.11
- Baker County group3 counties · PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER$103.11
- Multnomah County group28 counties · PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER$99.97
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County group, 5 localities: Gilliam, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $103.11 | $65.20 |
| Baker County group, 3 localities: Baker, Union, Wallowa | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $103.11 | $65.20 |
| Multnomah County group, 28 localities: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Yamhill | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $99.97 | $62.87 |
3 groups of counties with identical BOLI rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Questions about Oregon plumber or pipefitter pay
What is the plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage in Multnomah County?
$99.97 an hour: a $62.87 base wage plus $37.10 in fringe, under BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. Overtime and every plumber or pipefitter classification in Multnomah County.
Does plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Multnomah County the $99.97 total is a $62.87 base wage plus $37.10 in fringe, about 37% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage pay overtime in Oregon?
Time and a half on the base rate, with the fringe at straight time, for hours over 8 a day Monday to Friday (over 10 on a 4×10 schedule), over 40 a week, and all hours on Saturday, Sunday and six holidays (ORS 279C.540; OAR 839-025-0050). The figures here are (base × 1.5) + fringe, computed; zone and shift pay go on top.
Do apprentice plumber or pipefitters get this rate?
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Why do some counties have the same plumber or pipefitter rate?
BOLI often publishes the same plumber or pipefitter rates for several counties. Across Oregon, the 36 counties with a plumber or pipefitter rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 28 counties (the Multnomah County group).