Oregon · 2026
Babysitting rates in Oregon
What families pay nationally, how Oregon wages compare, and the pay rules that apply in the state.
Short answer
Expect the top of the national range of $20–$26 an hour for one child. Childcare workers in Oregon earn a median of $18.58/hr, about 10% higher than the U.S. median of $16.82/hr.
Oregon childcare wages at a glance
- Median, Oregon
- $18.58/hr
- Compared with the U.S.
- +10%
- Middle half earn
- $17.13–$20.97
- Rank among 50 states and D.C.
- 6 of 51
Areas in Oregon
Childcare wages run from $17.13/hr in Medford to $19.03/hr in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro. In the higher-wage areas, expect babysitting rates toward the top of the national range.
| Area | Median, per hour | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-HillsboroMetro area · OR–WA | $19.03 | +13% |
| BendMetro area | $18.04 | +7% |
| SalemMetro area | $17.94 | +7% |
| Grants PassMetro area | $17.86 | +6% |
| Eugene-SpringfieldMetro area | $17.67 | +5% |
| Coast Oregon (nonmetro area)Rural (nonmetro) area | $17.43 | +4% |
| Eastern Oregon (nonmetro area)Rural (nonmetro) area | $17.42 | +4% |
| Central Oregon (nonmetro area)Rural (nonmetro) area | $17.40 | +3% |
| CorvallisMetro area | $17.21 | +2% |
| AlbanyMetro area | $17.14 | +2% |
| MedfordMetro area | $17.13 | +2% |
Pay rules in Oregon
Minimum wage. Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, in effect since July 1, 2026. Standard rate. Portland metro: $16.80. Nonurban counties: $14.55 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).
Casual babysitting (irregular or occasional, usually 20 hours a week or less, and not the sitter’s vocation) is exempt from the federal minimum wage and overtime. Nannies and regular sitters are covered: at least $15.55/hr for every hour under Oregon law where it applies, and never less than the federal $7.25, plus overtime at 1.5× after 40 hours in a week unless they live in your home.
Oregon Domestic Workers' Protection Act
- Overtime after 40 hours a week, or after 44 hours for a worker who lives in the home.
- Oregon's minimum wage law exempts babysitting, but babysitters who are not working on a casual basis are owed at least the federal minimum wage and overtime.
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- Babysitter pay calculatorStart and end time, rate, kids and tip.
- Rates for two or more kids$29.87/hr nationally for two children.
- Nanny pay calculatorWeekly gross pay with overtime, including Oregon rules.
- Babysitter taxes in 2026When household-employer taxes apply.
Compare with other states
- CaliforniaNext higher median: $19.24/hr (about 14% higher than the U.S.)
- VermontNext lower median: $18.29/hr (about 9% higher than the U.S.)
- All statesChildcare wages and minimum wages for the 50 states and D.C.
- National babysitting rates 2026Care.com, Sittercity and UrbanSitter, side by side.
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Oregon: common questions
How much do babysitters charge in Oregon?
No source publishes a babysitting rate for Oregon that we can show. Nationally, families pay about $20 to $26 an hour for one child in 2026. Childcare workers in Oregon earn a median of $18.58/hr, about 10% higher than the U.S. median, which points toward the top of the national range.
What is the minimum wage for a babysitter in Oregon?
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, in effect since July 1, 2026. Under federal law, babysitters working on a casual basis (irregular, usually 20 hours a week or less, and not their vocation) are exempt from minimum wage and overtime; regular sitters and nannies are not. Standard rate. Portland metro: $16.80. Nonurban counties: $14.55 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).
Do nannies in Oregon get overtime?
Yes. Overtime after 40 hours a week, or after 44 hours for a worker who lives in the home. Federal law also requires 1.5× pay after 40 hours a week for nannies who don't live in the home.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.Childcare Workers (SOC 39-9011), state and area wage percentiles.
- U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026)Checked against state sources on October 1, 2026.
- 29 CFR Part 552: domestic service, including casual babysitting
- UrbanSitter, “Babysitting Rates by City (2026),” last updated January 2026.
- Sittercity, “Average Babysitter & Nanny Pay Rates by US City,” Sittercity provider data, May 2026.
- Care.com, “How much does a babysitter cost?” updated February 12, 2026.