Portland Oregon Minimum Wage 2024. Looking back at the progression of minimum wage rates provides valuable insights for employers to forecast trends and prepare for future changes. The minimum wage applies to most employees in oregon, with limited exceptions including tipped employees, some student workers, and other exempt occupations.

The living wage shown is the hourly rate that an individual in a household must earn to support themselves and/or their family, working. The minimum wage in the portland metro area is $1.25 above standard and will increase to $15.95 per hour.