The minimum wage in Hillsboro is $15.45/hour in 2026. See how it compares to the MIT living wage of $22.50/hour and local cost of living.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Calculate annual, monthly, and weekly income at any hourly wage in Hillsboro.
The minimum wage in Hillsboro is the Portland metro minimum of $15.45/hour. Hillsboro sits inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary, where Oregon sets a higher regional minimum wage of $15.45/hour, above the standard statewide rate, indexed each July. The bigger question for most workers is how that compares to what it actually costs to live in Hillsboro. With average 1-bedroom rent near $1,650/month and a cost-of-living index of 118 (US average = 100), the gap between the minimum wage and a true living wage is significant.
| Benchmark (Hillsboro, 2026) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.45 | $32,136 |
| MIT living wage (single adult) | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| MIT living wage (family of four, one earner) | $44.50 | $92,560 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Average rent (1-bedroom, annual) | - | $19,800 |
Living wage figures: MIT Living Wage Calculator for Washington County. Minimum wage reflects the rate applicable to most private employers in Hillsboro.
Hillsboro is the heart of Oregon's Silicon Forest, home to Intel's largest concentration of operations and a dense semiconductor and hardware cluster, along with healthcare and agriculture on the western edge of the Portland metro.
| Local Metric | Hillsboro (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 110,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Washington County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 118 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $22.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $44.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.45/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,650/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $2,000/month |
| Median home price | $560,000 |
| Median household income | $102,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 0% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
The minimum wage in Hillsboro is the Portland metro minimum of $15.45/hour. Hillsboro sits inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary, where Oregon sets a higher regional minimum wage of $15.45/hour, above the standard statewide rate, indexed each July. A full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) earns about $32,136 per year gross before taxes at that rate.
Not for a single adult. The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a single adult in Washington County needs about $22.50/hour (roughly $46,800/year) to cover basic costs. That is $7.05/hour above the applicable minimum wage, and a one-earner family of four needs closer to $44.50/hour.
At $15.45/hour, full-time work (2,080 hours/year) produces about $32,136 gross. Part-time at 30 hours/week is roughly $24,102/year. Average 1-bedroom rent in Hillsboro is about $1,650/month, or $19,800/year.
Hillsboro sits inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary, where Oregon sets a higher regional minimum wage of $15.45/hour, above the standard statewide rate, indexed each July.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour and has not changed since 2009. Oregon sets a state minimum wage above the federal floor on a regional system, with a higher rate inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary, so the applicable regional rate applies in Hillsboro.