The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $46,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,120.
Pay spans roughly $36,890 at the 10th percentile to $64,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.56 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $46,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.56 |
| 10th percentile | $36,890 |
| 90th percentile | $64,980 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.