Oregon Concrete Contractor License Requirements (2026)

Oregon concrete contractors use the statewide Construction Contractors Board license, not a concrete-only credential. The contractor must carry the endorsement or endorsements that fit the structures on which it will work. The statewide rule answers only the starting licensing question. Before signing a concrete contract, match the exact scope, project type, value, permits, and any separately regulated work to the authority identified in the sources below.

Who Issues the Oregon Concrete Contractor License?

Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees issues and enforces the Oregon concrete contractor license. Use this official state or local authority to confirm the concrete route, scope, and current filing requirements for the project.

Official portal: Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees

Oregon Concrete Contractor License Eligibility Requirements

This guide does not establish a minimum applicant age; confirm any age requirement with the issuing authority. Check the current application for identification and tax-number requirements. Use the current state or local application for identity and entity requirements.

Good moral character

Use the current regulator application and disclosure requirements for the actual route.

Background investigation

No universal concrete-specific fingerprint requirement is stated in the reviewed source.

How Much Experience Do You Need for an Oregon Concrete Contractor License?

Use current CCB pre-license training and examination rules for the selected endorsement; no concrete-specific experience rule was identified.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

Use the current application and any state or local supporting forms required for the selected route.

Oregon Concrete Contractor Exam Requirements

The examination requirement has not been established in this record. Confirm it with the authority before applying. Provider or process notes: See the cited regulator for the selected concrete route

Examination fee: The CCB license examination fee is $60; verify current training and examination eligibility with CCB.

Retake policy: Follow the current regulator instructions if an examination applies to the selected route.

Oregon Concrete Contractor Insurance and Bond Requirements

The cited sources do not require a license surety bond for the Oregon concrete contractor license, but a permit, contract, or public-works bond can still apply to a given job, so confirm bonding before you bid.

General liability

Use the cited state or local route for any required bond or liability insurance; requirements vary by classification and project.

Workers' compensation

Meet applicable workers’ compensation requirements for the business and workforce.

How Much Does an Oregon Concrete Contractor License Cost?

Fee	Amount
Application	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Initial license	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Renewal cycle varies by jurisdiction	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance

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Oregon Concrete Contractor License Renewal and Continuing Education

The Oregon concrete contractor license has no single statewide renewal cycle; follow the schedule set by the Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees or the local jurisdiction. The cited sources list no separate statewide renewal fee for the Oregon concrete contractor license. CCB license renewal is every two years; a lapse of more than 24 months requires training and testing again.

Does Oregon Accept Out-of-State Concrete Contractor Licenses?

Oregon does not accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for the Oregon concrete contractor license.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

There is no separate concrete-specific reciprocity agreement; any reciprocity comes from the state route cited on this page.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares published Concrete Contractor license requirements by state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

How to Get an Oregon Concrete Contractor License, Step by Step

Identify the governing route. Choose the correct residential, commercial, or dual CCB endorsement; a contractor performing both residential and large commercial work needs both endorsements.
Confirm scope and project type. Match residential, commercial, public-right-of-way, and specialty work to the actual governing classification or local requirement.
Complete current filings. Use the cited regulator’s current application, bond, insurance, tax, and permit instructions.
Assemble the project-specific file. Keep the classification or registration record, insurance or bond evidence, contract scope, and the documents required by Oregon's permitting authority together before applying for a permit or beginning work.
Keep state authority and project approval aligned. Do not let a broad contractor credential, registration, or specialty label substitute for the actual project permit, plan review, inspection, or separately licensed trade requirement.

Application Checklist

Have each of these ready before you file with the Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees:

Confirm the concrete scope and project type
Use the cited state or local route
Verify bond, insurance, tax, and permit requirements before bidding
Project scope, value, and work location matched to the actual state route
Permit, inspection, zoning, right-of-way, and separately regulated-trade requirements confirmed

Common Filing Mistakes

These are the problems most likely to delay or derail a Oregon Concrete Contractor application, drawn from the instructions of the Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees and the other sources cited on this page.

Using another trade’s requirements for concrete work

Concrete work follows the state-specific route described here; requirements for masonry, paving, or other trades can differ.

Ignoring scope or local authority

Concrete classification and permitting requirements can change by project type and location.

Bidding outside the actual concrete scope

A classification, registration, or exemption must match the particular concrete scope and project facts; it is not blanket authority for unrelated or separately regulated work.

Study and Reference Materials

These references are cited in the Oregon sources for this guide or commonly used to prepare for concrete work; CLR receives no compensation for listing them.

Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees — Oregon CCB — license, endorsements, bonds, and fees. Use this official source to confirm the current concrete route and filing requirements.

Concrete Contractor Pay and Employment in Oregon

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 2,170 cement masons and concrete finishers work in Oregon, earning a median of $68,530 a year ($32.95 an hour). That is 20% above the national median of $57,020, ranking 5th of 51 jurisdictions BLS published. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,000 and the top 10% earn over $94,540. The trade's share of Oregon's workforce is close to the national average (location quotient 0.83).

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers wages, Oregon compared with the United States, May 2025
Measure	Oregon	United States
Median annual wage	$68,530	$57,020
Median hourly wage	$32.95	$27.41
10th–90th percentile	$49,000–$94,540	$39,190–$85,480
Employment	2,170	206,170

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 47-2051 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). Figures cover wage and salary employees and exclude self-employed owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oregon have a separate concrete contractor license?

What is the current state-level route?

Choose the correct residential, commercial, or dual CCB endorsement; a contractor performing both residential and large commercial work needs both endorsements.

What testing, cost, or renewal rule applies?

The CCB license examination fee is $60; verify current training and examination eligibility with CCB. CCB initial application and biennial renewal are $400; bond and liability-insurance amounts depend on endorsement. CCB license renewal is every two years; a lapse of more than 24 months requires training and testing again.

Does the statewide route replace local concrete permits or approvals?

No. The statewide route described here is separate from the permit, inspection, zoning, right-of-way, and project-specific contractor requirements set by Oregon's permitting authority.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-09-08 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-07

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Concrete Contractor Licensing in Neighboring States

Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Oregon's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:

California Concrete Contractor License Requirements — California Class C-8 — Concrete Contractor
Idaho Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Idaho Concrete Contractor Registration — No Separate Concrete License
Nevada Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Nevada C-5 Concrete Contracting License
Washington Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Washington Concrete Specialty Contractor Registration

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