15 Portland-Area Jobs That Pay $20+ an Hour (October 2026)

Oct 12

Every job on this list pays at least $20 an hour, was posted in the last two weeks, and was live on the employer's site October 12, 2026. For each one you'll find the pay, the schedule, what the employer is asking for, and a direct link to apply.

This list goes with our Instagram post. Jobs come down fast, so if a link stops working, that job is probably filled.

How we picked these Portland jobs

We only list a job when all of this is true:

It's posted on the employer's own hiring site, not just a job board like Indeed.
It was posted in the last 14 days.
It shows pay, and the low end is $20 an hour or more.
It's in the Portland metro, or it's remote and open to Oregon residents.
It has at least a week left before it closes.

We lean toward sit-down jobs and jobs that don't need a degree or allow for comparable work experience.

Before you apply

Pay is the range the employer posted. Most new hires start near the low end.
Keep the Job ID. If a link breaks, search the ID on the employer's careers site.
We list jobs, not endorsements. We haven't vetted these employers on how they treat trans workers. If you've worked at one of them, tell us how it went at peers@werqt.org.

Good places to start

These ask for a year of experience or less.

Office Specialist (Health Centers), Cascadia Health

Pay: $21.90 to $22.56 an hour
Where: Plaza Health Center, SE Portland, on-site
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30
You'll need: Office or customer service experience helps but isn't required. Typing at 50 words a minute.
Heads up: Union job. CPR training is provided after you're hired. Some overtime or evening work.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: JR102320

Apply on Cascadia Health's site

Data Clerk (0.70 FTE), Portland Public Schools

Pay: $21.48 to $28.04 an hour
Where: Cleveland High School at the Marshall campus, Portland
Schedule: Part-time, school year (210 days)
You'll need: A high school diploma or GED and general office experience.
Heads up: They want someone who knows high school graduation requirements. Synergy experience is a plus.
Closes: Open until filled. Job ID: 29890

Apply on Portland Public Schools' site (if it opens to a search page, search 29890)

School Administrative Assistant II (0.5 FTE), Portland Public Schools

Pay: $22.27 to $28.04 an hour
Where: Roosevelt High School, Portland
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours a week, school year
You'll need: A high school diploma and 1 year of customer service, school office, office support or event work.
Heads up: A busy front office. It includes basic first aid and giving students medication under their care plans.
Closes: Open until filled. Job ID: 29895

Apply on Portland Public Schools' site (if it opens to a search page, search 29895)

EHR Helpdesk Specialist, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

Pay: $27.46 an hour
Where: Hillsboro, on-site
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5
You'll need: A high school diploma and strong computer skills. Helpdesk experience is a plus.
Heads up: You'll need an Oregon driver's license, a reliable car and insurance, because you'll travel to clinics in Washington and Yamhill counties. Spanish is a plus.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: 830

Apply on Virginia Garcia's site

Receptionist Extra Functions, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

Pay: Starts at $21.48 an hour (the posting also lists $22.06)
Where: Hillsboro, on-site
Schedule: Full-time, weekday shifts between 7:30am and 7pm
You'll need: A high school diploma and 1 year of reception, public-facing, social service or health care work.
Heads up: English and Spanish are both required.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: 813

Apply on Virginia Garcia's site

Referral Coordinator, Central City Concern

Pay: $25.80 to $34.24 an hour (outside hires start at up to $29.94)
Where: Old Town Clinic, 727 W Burnside, Portland, on-site
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5
You'll need: A high school diploma or GED and 1 year of referral or outreach work in a medical setting.
Heads up: CPR certification before you start. A drug screen (federal rules apply, so cannabis counts) and a background check. Union job.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: REFER008486

Apply on Central City Concern's site

Peer and community jobs

Lived experience counts in these roles. Need your peer support certification? Ask a WERQ navigator about training.

Peer Provider (Integrated Team Based Care), Cascadia Health

Pay: $23.57 to $24.37 an hour
Where: Plaza Health Center, SE Portland, plus community and home visits
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5
You'll need: Oregon Peer Support Specialist certification and your own lived experience with behavioral health services.
Heads up: You'll drive agency vehicles. Union job.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: JR102189

Apply on Cascadia Health's site

Community Health Worker, Kaiser Permanente

Pay: $29.83 to $35.82 an hour
Where: East Interstate Medical Offices, Portland, plus community visits
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5
You'll need: A high school diploma or GED, 1 year in a community-facing role, and either a related associate degree or 2 years of related experience.
Heads up: Lots of time in the field, and a driver's license. You'll finish Oregon's Medicaid application assister training within 6 months. Union job.
Closes: No date posted. Job number: 1451660

Apply on Kaiser Permanente's site

Jobs for people with office experience

Procedural Scheduler, Transportation, Providence

Pay: $22.44 to $34.33 an hour
Where: Providence Health Plaza, Portland, on-site
Schedule: Full-time, days
You'll need: 2 years of office work using a computer.
Heads up: You'd schedule for Providence's PACE Oregon program.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: 463352

Apply on Providence's site

Human Resource (HR) Administration Assistant, IRCO

Pay: Starts at $48,600 a year (about $23.37 an hour)
Where: IRCO main office, NE Glisan St, Portland, on-site daily
Schedule: Full-time
You'll need: 3 years of clerical or admin work, plus an associate degree or equivalent training in office admin, accounting or HR.
Heads up: You'll get a notary commission within your first 120 days.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: 4553466

Apply on IRCO's site

Administrative Specialist, Senior (Rental Assistance), Washington County

Pay: $28.38 to $34.50 an hour
Where: Hillsboro, hybrid possible
Schedule: Full-time
You'll need: A high school diploma and 4 years of admin or clerical support.
Heads up: A driver's license with an acceptable record. A background check after an offer.
Closes: October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm. Job ID: R556

Apply on Washington County's site

Accounting Assistant, Senior, Washington County

Pay: $30.53 to $37.08 an hour
Where: Hillsboro, hybrid possible
Schedule: Full-time
You'll need: 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping, or a related degree or certificate plus 2 to 3 years.
Heads up: Some roles need a background check.
Closes: October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm. Job ID: R569

Apply on Washington County's site

Legal Support Services Supervisor 1 (Trial Division), Oregon Department of Justice

Pay: $5,404 to $8,367 a month (about $31.18 an hour to start)
Where: Salem or Portland office
Schedule: Full-time, permanent
You'll need: 3 years of lead, supervisory or related work, or a bachelor's degree in a related field, plus a valid Oregon driver's license.
Heads up: A resume and cover letter are required. You'd supervise legal support staff.
Closes: October 25, 2026. Job ID: REQ-207823

Apply on the State of Oregon's site

Remote jobs open to Oregon residents

Talent Acquisition Representative (Remote), Providence

Pay: $28.41 to $43.47 an hour (the Portland area range)
Where: Remote
Schedule: Full-time, days
You'll need: 2 years of related experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred, not required.
Heads up: You'd recruit for provider roles.
Closes: No date posted. Job ID: 463724