Effective July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Oregon is $15.45 per hour in the Portland metro area, $14.20 per hour in standard counties, and $13.20 per hour in non-urban areas. The minimum wage in Oregon is indexed to inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The minimum wage rates in Oregon go into effect on July 1 of each year. It is important to note that if an employee performs more than 50% of their work in a pay period at the employer’s permanent fixed location in Oregon, the applicable minimum wage rate is determined based on the region where the business is located.