Social Worker Salary in Portland, OR
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The median social worker in the Portland area earns $66,910 a year ($32.17 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($59,550) and 4% above the Oregon median ($64,130). Half of the 4,330 social workers there earn between $56,120 and $80,130.
Median $66,910
10th: $48,67090th: $89,220
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,670 | $47,760 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $56,120 | $54,420 | $48,270 |
| Median | $66,910 | $64,130 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $80,130 | $80,130 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $89,220 | $89,220 | $95,530 |
| Average | $68,820 | $68,400 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 4,330 | 6,630 | 392,550 |
Portland, OR ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.