Plumber / Oregon
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Oregon Plumber License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Oregon data shows for Plumbers

Oregon's path to plumber licensure runs through 7,762 hours of approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Oregon folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $284, and renewal costs $237 every 1 years. Maintaining the license requires 8 hours of continuing education per 1-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, plumbers should know: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
13/100
Plumber · Oregon

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
7,762 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$284
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$237/yr
$237 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
7,762 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$284
Renewal Fee
$237
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Oregon? ▼
Oregon's requirements cover 7762 hours of education or training, the State Journeyman Plumber Exam exam, and an initial fee of $284. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Oregon? ▼
Certification as a plumber in Oregon means clearing the state's checklist: 7762 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Oregon licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Oregon from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for plumbers: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Oregon licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Oregon require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Oregon does require a background check before issuing a plumber license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Oregon? ▼
Licensed plumbers in Oregon must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year. The renewal fee is $237.

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What to do with this plumber license

Plumber in Oregon, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Oregon's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Oregon's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Oregon overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Oregon licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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