BLS wage data says plumbers in Oregon earn $36.22/hr. That's 12.5% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$36.22
Customer Rate
$92–$125/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Oregon
National Avg
Oregon runs noticeably above the national average. Higher cost of living pushes wages up, and your bids should reflect that. Underbidding here means underpaying yourself.
| Service | Oregon Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $169–$337 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $225–$562 |
| Faucet replacement | $169–$394 |
| Garbage disposal install | $225–$506 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $900–$2249 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1687–$3937 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $337–$1687 |
| Sewer line repair | $1687–$5624 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $2249–$5624 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Oregon BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Oregon (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Oregon (OR). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Oregon typically charge between $92 and $125 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Oregon are 12.5% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Oregon is $36.22, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($36.22/hr in Oregon), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $92–$125/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Oregon can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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