Nonurban Oregon counties minimum wage
Minimum wage in Nonurban Oregon counties, Oregon, in effect since July 1, 2026
$14.55 an hour
Nonurban Oregon counties sets its own minimum wage, $-1.00 above the Oregon rate of $15.55. Employers in Nonurban Oregon counties pay the higher local rate.
Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026. Adjusted each July 1 for inflation (CPI). The next change is July 1, 2027.
Tipped employees
Nonurban Oregon counties doesn't allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must get the full $14.55 an hour from the employer, and tips are on top.
Youth and training wages
Minors get the same minimum wage as adults.
How future increases are set
Adjusted each July 1 for inflation (CPI). The next change is July 1, 2027.
Exceptions and details
- Counties: Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler.
- Rate runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. No tip credit.
Other local minimum wages in Oregon
- Portland Metro $16.80
Running payroll in Nonurban Oregon counties?
Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) · data as of July 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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