Average Salary in Oregon

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$15.05 /hr

Average salary $4,800 /mo

+ 108% vs United States national rate #12 of 56 state Since 2025-07-01

With a population of 4.3 million, Oregon is a state of United States whose economy centers on technology and agriculture. Its minimum wage of $15.05 per hour is 108% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,800 per month. The cost of living is 3% above the national average. The median household income is $76,362 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #12 of 56; state
vs National: +108%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $31,304; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2019: +37%; nominal wage

• SECTOR RATES

Portland metro area

$16.30 /hr

Since 2025-07-01

Urban growth boundary of Portland plus contiguous urban areas. Effective July 1, 2025.

Nonurban counties

$14.05 /hr

Since 2025-07-01

Applies to Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler counties.

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $15.05
Monthly: $2,608.62 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $31,304 Based on 2,080 hours/year

2025 rate effective July 1, 2025: standard (non-rural counties) $15.05/hr; Portland metro $16.30/hr; rural counties $14.05/hr. Annually adjusted to U.S. CPI from 2023. Same rate for tipped and non-tipped.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $31,304 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.

Average Salary

$4,800 /mo gross

$57,600 /yr gross

Bureau of Labor Statistics - OES · 2025

Median Income

$76,362 /yr household

$38,203 /yr individual

U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey · 2023

Minimum Wage History

Nominal wage

Minimum wage history for Oregon
Year	Nominal
2025	$14.70 hourly
2025	$15.05 hourly
2024	$14.20 hourly
2023	$13.20 hourly
2022	$12.75 hourly
2021	$12 hourly
2020	$11.25 hourly
2019	$10.75 hourly

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