Oregon Raises Minimum Wage by 35 Cents to Address Inflation and Regional Cost Differences
Oregon labor official indicated on Friday that the state’s minimum wage will increase by 35 cents an hour from July 1.
The annual increase, intended to keep pace with the Consumer Price Index, varies as Oregon has three different minimum wages to address variable living costs in other parts of the state.
Oregon minimum wage increases from July 1, 2025:
| REGION | NEW HOURLY WAGE | INCREASE % |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon and most of Southern Oregon | $14,05 | 2.55% |
| Areas around Medford, Bend, and most of the Willamette Valley and the northern coast | $15,05 | 2.31% |
| Portland and its suburbs | $15,05 | 2,09% |
High inflation rates since the 2020 pandemic have pushed the minimum wage up sharply. Still, Oregon’s minimum wage is significantly higher than the federal minimum wage, which remains unchanged at $7.25 an hour since 2009.
The Oregon minimum wage remains competitive.
The minimum wage in Georgia and Wyoming is $5.15 per hour, but employers must adhere to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
The District of Columbia has the highest minimum wage, at $17.50 per hour, followed by Washington state, at $16.66 per hour.