Oregon Median
$67,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $71,900
State Rank
#34 of 50
3,710 employed here
How much does a Social Worker, All Other make in Oregon?
Social Workers, All Other in Oregon take home a median of $67,820 annually — roughly $32.61 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $71,900.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $48,750 while the top 10% make $89,220 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,110 and $77,320 a year.
Social Worker, All Other salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,750 | $23.44 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $59,110 | $28.42 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $67,820 | $32.61 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $77,320 | $37.17 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,220 | $42.89 |
|
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 34th out of 50 states and territories for Social Worker, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Social Worker, All Other salary in other states
Nevada $121,830Hawaii $116,130Rhode Island $111,590New Hampshire $103,710Washington $102,520Oklahoma $101,860Massachusetts $101,280Missouri $98,740District of Columbia $96,380South Carolina $96,350Alabama $94,270South Dakota $93,760Delaware $93,250Virginia $92,930Mississippi $91,560Iowa $91,170New Mexico $90,820Idaho $88,610Kentucky $85,160Indiana $84,570Texas $84,240New York $84,010North Dakota $81,330Minnesota $79,790Georgia $78,260New Jersey $76,640Nebraska $76,520Maryland $75,600Pennsylvania $74,430Vermont $73,070Louisiana $69,230Connecticut $69,080Wyoming $69,020Utah $66,440Illinois $64,030North Carolina $63,490California $63,010Wisconsin $62,830West Virginia $62,590Arizona $62,150Michigan $62,140Colorado $61,610Alaska $61,220Maine $60,280Ohio $59,780Florida $58,550Montana $51,650Tennessee $51,460Arkansas $47,790
Working as a Social Worker, All Other in Oregon
Nationally, about 63,000 people work as Social Workers, All Other in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Oregon pay ($67,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Social Worker, All Other make in Oregon?
The median Social Worker, All Other salary in Oregon is $67,820 per year, or about $32.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,750 at the entry level to $89,220 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Social Workers, All Other about 6% less than the national median of $71,900. Oregon ranks 34th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Social Workers, All Other?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $67,820 a year. About 3,710 Social Workers, All Other are employed in Oregon. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Social Worker, All Other salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.