Minimum wage increased statewide by 70 cents on Saturday, July 1. New hourly rates vary by county.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Minimum wages went up by 70 cents statewide Saturday. New hourly rates vary by county.
In the Portland metro area, the minimum wage is now $15.45 in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington County.
The standard minimum wage statewide is $14.20 in 15 counties. In counties that are more rural, minimum wage has risen to $12.50.
Representatives of the Oregon AFL-CIO praised the increase in pay, but some business owners said the higher wages will make it more difficult to keep their business afloat.
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