Oregon Minimum Wage
Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 an hour in the Portland metro area, $15.55 as the standard state rate and $14.55 in nonurban counties, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's State Minimum Wage Laws table, updated November 5, 2026.
- Portland metro area
- $16.80
- Standard state rate
- $15.55
- Nonurban counties
- $14.55
- Federal minimum
- $7.25
- Full-time year
- From $30,264 to $34,944
- State rank at $15.55
- 9th of 51
Local ordinances and sector rates can be higher where state law allows them, and are not shown here. To confirm a local or sector rate, use the state agency listed on the Department of Labor's State Labor Offices page.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05. Checked against NCSL state minimum wage table (as of 2026-07-01); EPI 2026 table where listed. A full-time year is 2,080 hours, the convention BLS uses. Confirm the rate in the Department of Labor table. Table read November 10, 2026; rechecked on the January 1 and July 1 statutory change dates, next on January 1, 2027. Scheduled rates are shown where the Department of Labor or the state's own agency publishes one we could read; a state showing none may still have one, so check its labor office.
How does Oregon's minimum wage compare with the federal rate?
$15.55 is $8.30 above the federal minimum of $7.25, and the highest rate, $16.80, is $9.55 above it. Oregon ranks 9th of 51 on the standard state rate of $15.55.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Oregon?
The minimum cash wage for tipped workers in Oregon is $15.55 (standard statewide), $16.80 (Portland metro), $14.55 (nonurban counties), and the Department of Labor lists no tip credit.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, updated November 5, 2026.
How does the minimum compare with pay in Oregon?
The lowest-paid tenth of jobs in Oregon paid $17.15 an hour or less in May 2025. Against that line, $16.80 equals 98% and $15.55 equals 91% and $14.55 equals 85%; against the state's median hourly pay of $27.40, $16.80 equals 61% and $15.55 equals 57% and $14.55 equals 53%.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, all occupations, hourly; minimum wage as listed on November 5, 2026. The wage figures are from May 2025, so a rate raised since then can sit above them. Confirm the wage figures in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.
Which occupations in Oregon pay closest to the minimum?
Recreation workers have the 10th-percentile wage closest to $15.55 (the standard state rate of $15.55), at $15.55 an hour, among occupations with at least 100 jobs.
| Occupation | 10th percentile | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Workers | $15.55 | $19.05 | 4,640 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $15.58 | $17.06 | 700 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $15.52 | $23.65 | 410 |
| Designers, All Other | $15.52 | $29.36 | 280 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $15.45 | $17.80 | 4,080 |
| Childcare Workers | $15.66 | $18.58 | 5,240 |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | $15.66 | $19.24 | 120 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $15.44 | $21.81 | 1,860 |
| Aircraft Service Attendants | $15.73 | $19.14 | 470 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $15.37 | $16.11 | 100 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, hourly wages. Confirm in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.