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Social Worker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$30.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,671/year ($4,056/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,630 Social Worker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Social Worker salary of $64,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,671 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $64,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,516 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,906 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,038 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,671 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,056 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Oregon?
- The median Social Worker salary in Oregon is $64,130 per year ($30.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,420 and $80,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $64,130, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $48,671 per year ($4,056 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 6,630 Social Worker jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.