How much does a social worker make in Oregon?
$67,820a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Oregon. That is $32.61 an hour or $5,652 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,750Median: $67,820Highest 10%: $89,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $89,220 | $42.89 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grants Pass, OR | $73,740 |
| Albany, OR | $72,260 |
| Bend, OR | $70,320 |
| Salem, OR | $70,320 |
| Medford, OR | $70,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $69,610 |
| Portland, OR | $67,820 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 31. Louisiana | $69,230 |
| 32. Connecticut | $69,080 |
| 33. Wyoming | $69,020 |
| 34. Oregon | $67,820 |
| 35. Utah | $66,440 |
| 36. Illinois | $64,030 |
| 37. North Carolina | $63,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $32.61 ($67,820 a year).
Do social workers make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $67,820 against $71,900 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Oregon rank for social worker pay?
Oregon ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays social workers the most?
Grants Pass, OR, with a median of $73,740 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.