Oregon

Companion Care in Oregon

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Oregon

Companion Care in Oregon at a glance

850,217

residents 65 or older (19.9% of Oregon, ACS 2024)

85,404

residents 85 or older

$21.35

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$16.80

top state minimum wage tier per hour

Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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