How much does a social worker make in Portland?
$67,820a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $32.61 an hour or $5,652 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,820Median: $67,820Highest 10%: $98,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 25th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| 75th | $80,480 | $38.69 | |
| 90th | $98,010 | $47.12 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| 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 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,310 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,510 |
| Counselor | $78,740 |
| Educational | $78,400 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 |
| Child | $66,910 |
| Clergy | $65,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $32.61 ($67,820 a year).
Do social workers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $67,820 against $71,900 nationally, 6% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $67,820, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for social worker pay?
123 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,010 or more.
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.