Oregon Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 115.4
Oregon wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | Oregon mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $47.33 | $34.70 | +36.4% |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | $28.79 | $28.49 | +1.1% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $47.96 | $34.37 | +39.5% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $34.08 | $31.55 | +8.0% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $25.76 | $26.64 | -3.3% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $36.43 | $30.58 | +19.1% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $26.79 | $25.02 | +7.1% |
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 9th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 19.1 points above the median state (96.3). 6 of the 7 occupations measured here pay above their national mean. The closest states on the index are New York (116.1) and District of Columbia (112.8).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of Oregon mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 115.4 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 15.4% above the national average here. Labor is roughly two thirds of a bathroom remodel bill, so a wage gap of this size moves the labor half of a quote, not the whole quote.
National project ranges, which apply to Oregon as well, are in the bathroom remodel cost guide. The method, including which occupations are counted, is on the methodology page.
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FAQ
Is bathroom labor more expensive in Oregon?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in Oregon earn 15.4% more than the U.S. average across 7 occupations. The widest gap is electricians at +39.5%, the narrowest is tile and stone setters at +1.1%.
What does a plumber earn in Oregon?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Oregon was $47.33 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the Oregon index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. Oregon sits 9th of 51 on wages, so the labor part of a quote starts higher than the national average, but overhead, insurance, materials, permits and profit are separate.
Other states
See the labor cost index for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.