Hourly to Salary for Oregon (2026)
Oregon (OR) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$14.70/hr
Minimum Annual Salary (at 40 hrs/wk)
$30,576
Median Hourly Rate
$33.65/hr
Median Household Income
$70,000
State Income Tax Rate
9.9%
How This Calculator Works in Oregon
This calculator converts an hourly wage to its annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly salary equivalents for workers in Oregon. Enter your hourly rate and work schedule to see the breakdown. It uses the standard 2,080-hour work year by default and can be adjusted for different weekly hours or weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
Oregon Overview
Oregon's minimum wage is $14.70/hr per hour — Oregon has a three-tier minimum wage system: $15.95/hr in the Portland metro area, $14.70/hr in standard counties, and $13.20/hr in rural (non-urban) counties. The median hourly wage in Oregon is approximately $33.65/hr, and the median household income is $70,000. Oregon's tiered minimum wage recognizes regional cost differences — workers in Portland earn a higher minimum than those in rural counties.
How Oregon Compares
Oregon's minimum wage of $14.70 is lower than neighboring Washington's $16.66. The median hourly rate of $33.65 is below Washington's $39.42. States with higher minimum wages generally have higher costs of living — Oregon's cost of living index is 113 compared to the national average of 100.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $16.66/hr min wage | Washington has a minimum wage of $16.66, a median hourly rate of approximately $39.42, and no state income tax. |
| California | $16.50/hr min wage | California has a minimum wage of $16.50, a median hourly rate of approximately $40.87, and a state income tax rate up to 13.3%. |
| Nevada | $12.00/hr min wage | Nevada has a minimum wage of $12.00, a median hourly rate of approximately $31.25, and no state income tax. |
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which translates to $15,080 annually at full time. Oregon's minimum wage of $14.70 yields an annual salary of $30,576. The median hourly wage in Oregon is approximately $33.65, which is above the national median of roughly $26.44 per hour.
Tips for Oregon Residents
- 1Oregon's unique three-tier minimum wage ($15.95 Portland metro, $14.70 standard, $13.20 rural) reflects the wide cost-of-living differences across the state. Use the state minimum as a baseline when evaluating hourly job offers in Oregon.
- 2The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks). Adjust for unpaid time off if your employer does not offer paid vacation.
- 3Oregon has a state income tax with a top rate of 9.9%. Factor in both state and federal taxes when estimating take-home pay from your hourly rate.
- 4If you regularly work overtime in Oregon, your effective annual salary will be higher than the standard 40-hour calculation. Use the overtime calculator for a more precise estimate.
- 5When comparing hourly pay to a salaried offer, add the value of benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off — these typically represent 20-30% of additional compensation value.