Oregon
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Oregon
5 listed pipefitter programs in Oregon, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $98,450Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,230Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $97,050Median pay (state)
- $147,100Top 10% earn over
5,370 jobs in Oregon · 5 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Oregon
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $58,230 | $74,920 | $97,050 | $126,400 | $147,100 | $98,450 | 5,370 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,640 | $72,440 | $101,010 | $128,360 | $147,100 | $100,710 | 4,600 |
| Bend, OR | $59,370 | $61,960 | $92,330 | $99,040 | $113,030 | $86,420 | 240 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $47,520 | $58,770 | $84,910 | $96,140 | $102,500 | $80,800 | 210 |
| Albany, OR | $46,790 | $59,190 | $84,620 | $95,530 | $103,730 | $80,820 | 130 |
| Salem, OR | $48,330 | $61,200 | $80,610 | $95,620 | $97,700 | $79,510 | 440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $58,110 | $62,590 | $80,400 | $93,690 | $94,530 | $78,480 | 80 |
| Medford, OR | $45,880 | $59,350 | $78,440 | $93,350 | $105,110 | $78,000 | 200 |
Programs
Listed programs in Oregon
Every pipefitter program we matched in Oregon. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Benton Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Albany, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Albany, OR | Associate degree | 9 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Mid-valley Steamfitters/pipefitters JATC | Albany, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Or Sw-wa Nw-ca Mtl Trds Pipefitters JATC | Tualatin, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Oregon/s.w. Washington/n.w. California Plumbers and Steamfitters JATC | Tualatin, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.