Oregon minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Oregon is $15.55 an hour – $32,344 a year for full-time work. Compare it with what common jobs in Oregon actually pay.
Oregon minimum wage$15.55/hr
Standard rate since July 1, 2026. Portland metro area: $16.80. Non-urban counties: $14.55. Adjusted every July 1.
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $15.55/hr.
Typical pay in Oregon
1,967,130 jobs$27.40/hr$57,000 a year
The minimum wage equals 57% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Oregon
Median wage in Oregon for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
59,920 jobs in Oregon$16.85/hrRetail Salespersons
48,090 jobs in Oregon$17.68/hrStockers and Order Fillers
42,690 jobs in Oregon$20.90/hrHome Health and Personal Care Aides
42,330 jobs in Oregon$21.35/hrRegistered Nurses
39,730 jobs in Oregon$62.02/hrCashiers
37,660 jobs in Oregon$16.97/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
36,190 jobs in Oregon$49.76/hrOffice Clerks, General
27,980 jobs in Oregon$23.99/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
27,720 jobs in Oregon$21.52/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
25,890 jobs in Oregon$18.92/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Oregon labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour. Standard rate since July 1, 2026. Portland metro area: $16.80. Non-urban counties: $14.55. Adjusted every July 1.
Is Oregon's minimum wage going up?
Standard rate since July 1, 2026. Portland metro area: $16.80. Non-urban counties: $14.55. Adjusted every July 1.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Oregon per year?
At $15.55 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $32,344 a year before taxes, or about $622.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Oregon?
The median wage for all jobs in Oregon was $27.40 an hour ($57,000 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 57% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Oregon allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.