How much does a Plumber make in Oregon?

The average Plumber salary in Oregon is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $54,369 annually ($4,531/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Oregon?

On a $72,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $54,369/year or $4,531/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $5,113. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $5,113. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Oregon reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Plumber Salary in Oregon (2026)

The average Plumber in Oregon earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $54,369/year ($4,531/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$54,369
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,531
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,091
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$26/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$5,113
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.49%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Oregon's plumber market is anchored by UA Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 290 Portland (~3K members, one of the larger UA locals in the Pacific Northwest), UA Local 290's Eugene + Salem + Bend dispatch halls covering all OR, substantial commercial + industrial mechanical contractor work for Intel Hillsboro cleanroom + OHSU + Providence + Legacy + Kaiser hospital construction + Daimler Trucks + Boeing Portland + Pacific Northwest paper mills (Boise White Paper + Georgia-Pacific + WestRock + Crown Paper), plus Hoffman Construction + Skanska + Andersen + Mortenson commercial mechanical builds.

Senior Journeyman Plumber (UA Local 290)

$98,000–$135,000

Senior journeyman at UA Local 290 · commercial + industrial scale · pre-OT band

Senior Journeyman with OT (OBBBA)

$118,000–$170,000+ OT

Journeyman with substantial OT · 2025-2028 OBBBA $12,500 single / $25,000 MFJ deduction

Senior Foreman / General Foreman

$118,000–$170,000

UA Local 290 foreman + general foreman · multi-crew supervision · field leadership band

Senior Service / Maintenance Plumber

$85,000–$125,000

Commercial service + OHSU + Providence + Legacy maintenance · 24/7 on-call premium

Senior Industrial / Cleanroom Plumber (Intel)

$108,000–$150,000

Intel Hillsboro cleanroom · semiconductor manufacturing · stainless + cGMP + USP specialty

Senior Medical Gas Plumber (Hospital)

$108,000–$148,000

OHSU + Providence + Legacy + Kaiser hospital medical gas · NFPA 99 + ASSE 6010 specialty

Senior Process Plumber (Paper Mill)

$105,000–$148,000

Boise White Paper + Georgia-Pacific Wauna + WestRock · process piping + food-grade specialty

Senior Project Manager (Mechanical)

$118,000–$175,000

Mechanical contractor PM · UA-signatory commercial + industrial scale · field-to-office transition

Mid-Career Journeyman (5-10 yrs)

$85,000–$115,000

Mid-career UA Local 290 journeyman · transitioning to foreman track

Apprentice / Pre-Journeyman (0-5 yrs)

$45,000–$80,000

UA Local 290 5-year apprenticeship · graduated wage scale to journeyman band

Worth knowing: Intel Hillsboro Ronler Acres cleanroom plumbing supports the country's most strategically important semiconductor manufacturing site and a feature most national trade-career surveys understate for OR. Intel Hillsboro's post-2024 $20B+ expansion (Mod 3 + Mod 4 cleanroom build supporting Intel 18A and beyond) supports substantial UA cleanroom plumbing work — Intel cleanroom construction requires specialty stainless + ultra-pure water + cGMP + USP 797 pharmaceutical-grade plumbing typically paying $108-150K TC, well above commercial journeyman scale. The OHSU South Waterfront campus expansion (ongoing $750M+ capital construction supporting Knight Cancer Institute + Doernbecher Children's Hospital + Hatfield Research Center) is the country's most complex Pacific Northwest hospital plumbing environment — OHSU's medical gas + sterile processing + research lab plumbing supports substantial UA medical gas work. UA Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 290 Portland (~3K members covering all OR + parts of SW WA, founded 1898 as one of the country's older UA locals) operates substantial 5-year apprenticeship + journeyman + medical gas + cleanroom + process specialty training plus pension + health benefits. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies to OR plumber OT for tax years 2025-2028. OR is non-RTW with strong union density — UA Local 290 journeyman comp lands clearly above non-union OR journeyman comp. OR's 9.9% top bracket has moderate impact on journeyman comp (most senior journeyman lands $98-150K range below the top bracket).