Raise Effect

The Oregon minimum wage is currently $9.25. Is that enough? We’ve looked at different types of families in the state of Oregon to see if the current minimum wage supports self-sufficiency.

How how would you raise the minimum wage?

Wage Breakdown

  • $15 / hour
  • $120 / day
  • $600 / week
  • $2600 / month
  • $31,200 / year

Impact

60%

50% meet or exceed self-sufficiency in

Households

Single Adult 25% of the Popuplation

60%

Single Adult 25% of the Popuplation

60%

Single Adult 25% of the Popuplation

60%

Fancy Graph