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Plumber / Pipefitter prevailing wage in Union County, Oregon
$103.11an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$65.20 base wage + $37.91 fringe benefits · Area 2
Union County uses the same plumber or pipefitter rates as 2 other counties. See all of them on one page.
On Oregon public works in Union County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $103.11 an hour: a $65.20 base wage plus $37.91 in fringe. BOLI prints no total, so $103.11 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 Union County, from $75.97 to $103.11 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $65.20 + $37.91
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) | $65.20 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $37.91 |
| Base + fringe (our sum; BOLI prints no total) | $103.11 |
Zone 1 base rate. Add the zone differential for distance (crafts.json sections key plumber-pipefitter-steamfitter--area-2 -> zones)
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 Union 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 2 | $65.20 | $37.91 | $103.11 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| SPRINKLER FITTERArea 2 | $47.11 | $28.86 | $75.97 | Sep 3, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon plumber or pipefitter rate in Union 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 PLUMBER at $95.49 ($60.77 base + $34.72 fringe), from OR20260090 modification 1, published May 18, 2026, rate PLUM0290-002. Against BOLI's $103.11: BOLI's rate is $7.62 an hour higher. On a job covered by both, the higher rate applies.
For heavy work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS at $100.11 ($65.20 base + $34.91 fringe), from OR20260078 modification 1, published May 18, 2026, rate PLUM0598-007. Against BOLI's $103.11: BOLI's rate is $3.00 an hour higher. On a job covered by both, the higher rate applies.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | PLUMBERPLUM0290-002 | $60.77 | $95.49 | OR20260090 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERSPLUM0598-007 | $65.20 | $100.11 | OR20260078 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 Union 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
- Union Countybase $65.20$103.11
- Umatilla Countybase $65.20$103.11
- Wallowa Countybase $65.20$103.11
- Sherman Countybase $62.87$99.97
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 Union County are the same as in 2 other counties: Baker, Wallowa. The closest county with a different rate is Sherman County, at $99.97.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Union County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | |
| Umatilla County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | same |
| Wallowa County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | same |
| Baker County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | same |
| Grant County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | same |
| Morrow County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | same |
| Wheeler County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $65.20 | $103.11 | 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 Union County as CSV · Report an error