How much a Oregon workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Oregon settlements run Highly case-dependent. Oregon claims commonly resolve through a Claim Disposition Agreement (CDA) or Disputed Claim Settlement (DCS); many fall roughly between 10000 and 75000, with severe or permanently disabling cases exceeding this.
Every case differs — confirm with your state board and a licensed attorney (this figure is a general estimate, not an official state average). This guide lays out the Oregon caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Oregon sources, verified as of June 2026.
Oregon at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67% (two-thirds of average weekly wage). NOTE: For claims filed on or after January 1, 2026, Oregon pays 80% of wages up to the statewide average weekly wage and 66-2/3% of wages above it, capped at 133% of the statewide AWW |
| Max weekly benefit | 1943.41 |
| Min weekly benefit | $50 |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | Combination — impairment rating expressed as a percentage of the whole person (per the Director’s standards) multiplied by a statutory value tied to the statewide average weekly wage, PLUS a separate “work disability” (wage-loss) award for workers who cannot return to regular work at their injury wage. Oregon does NOT use scheduled weeks per body part |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Oregon Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Oregon?
How much a Oregon workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Oregon settlements run Highly case-dependent. Oregon claims commonly resolve through a Claim Disposition Agreement (CDA) or Disputed Claim Settlement (DCS); many fall roughly between 10000 and 75000, with severe or permanently disabling cases exceeding this.
Every case differs — confirm with your state board and a licensed attorney (this figure is a general estimate, not an official state average). This guide lays out the Oregon caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Oregon sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Oregon Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Oregon assigns it a set number of weeks of benefits. Your payout is roughly those weeks multiplied by your impairment rating and your weekly comp rate. Here are the Oregon figures:
Oregon body-part values: NONE (Oregon uses whole-person impairment percentages, not statutory weeks). Statutory maximum impairment values under ORS 656.214(3): arm at/above elbow 60%, forearm above wrist or hand 47%, leg at/above knee 47%, vision one eye 31%, vision both eyes 94%, hearing one ear 19%, hearing both ears 60% — each expressed as a percentage of the whole person
Whole-body / maximum: up to NONE (maximum is 100% whole-person impairment; no week-based cap) weeks.
How Oregon Calculates Your Payout
TTD is derived from the worker’s own average weekly wage — 66-2/3% of AWW for claims before Jan 1, 2026; for claims filed on/after Jan 1, 2026, 80% of wages up to the statewide AWW plus 66-2/3% of wages above it, but never more than 133% of the statewide AWW (133% × 1461.21 = 1943.41 effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026) or less than 50/week.
PPD impairment benefit = impairment percentage × a statutory value tied to the statewide AWW
Permanent disability: Combination — impairment rating expressed as a percentage of the whole person (per the Director’s standards) multiplied by a statutory value tied to the statewide average weekly wage, PLUS a separate “work disability” (wage-loss) award for workers who cannot return to regular work at their injury wage. Oregon does NOT use scheduled weeks per body part
Offsets: Permanent total disability benefits may be reduced by Social Security retirement benefits under ORS 656.209; otherwise NONE
What Settlements Actually Run in Oregon
Highly case-dependent. Oregon claims commonly resolve through a Claim Disposition Agreement (CDA) or Disputed Claim Settlement (DCS); many fall roughly between 10000 and 75000, with severe or permanently disabling cases exceeding this.
Every case differs — confirm with your state board and a licensed attorney (this figure is a general estimate, not an official state average) That said, no two cases are alike — the number that matters is the one your own injury, rating, and wage produce, not a statewide average.
What drives a Oregon settlement: Body part injured, impairment rating (percentage of whole person), the worker’s average weekly wage, future medical care, and ability to return to work at the pre-injury wage (work disability)
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Oregon
A Oregon workers comp settlement usually has two parts: the wage benefits you are paid while you cannot work, and a lump sum for any permanent damage the injury leaves behind. The wage piece replaces a share of your average weekly wage, up to the state cap shown above.
The permanent piece is where most of the settlement value lives, and it depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and how the state values that loss.
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Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries in Oregon
Most states, including how Oregon handles many claims, divide permanent injuries into two buckets. A scheduled loss is a specific body part with a set number of weeks assigned to it, like an arm, hand, or leg. An unscheduled loss affects the body as a whole, like a back or a head injury, and is often worth more because it touches your overall ability to earn.
Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Oregon settlement rules: Annual benefit rates are published in DCBS Bulletin 111; the statewide average weekly wage adjusts every July 1 (currently 1461.21). The 3-day waiting period is paid retroactively only if total disability continues 14 consecutive days OR the worker is admitted as a hospital inpatient within 14 days of onset.
Oregon uniquely splits PPD into an impairment award (percentage of whole person, not body-part weeks) and a separate work-disability award based on wage loss. Settlements are typically finalized via a Claim Disposition Agreement (CDA, which closes out the claim except medical) or a Disputed Claim Settlement (DCS, for denied claims).
You may be entitled to these benefits — confirm exact figures with the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division and a licensed Oregon attorney
Understanding Your Oregon Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Oregon workers comp settlement is not random — it follows the state’s own formula. Your average weekly wage sets your benefit rate, the body part and impairment rating set the number of weeks, and the state cap sets the ceiling. Put together, those pieces are what a Oregon workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Oregon workers comp settlement is unclear, the calculator below gives a quick estimate and your state board can confirm the current caps and the body-part schedule.
Got a settlement offer? Before you accept, it helps to know what your Oregon case may really be worth. An attorney can review the offer, often at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a workers’ comp settlement in Oregon?
There is no single average — a Oregon settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run Highly case-dependent. Oregon claims commonly resolve through a Claim Disposition Agreement (CDA) or Disputed Claim Settlement (DCS); many fall roughly between 10000 and 75000, with severe or permanently disabling cases exceeding this.
Every case differs — confirm with your state board and a licensed attorney (this figure is a general estimate, not an official state average). Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Oregon workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Oregon generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $1943.41/week), then adds a permanent-disability amount based on the body part and your impairment rating. The state’s body-part schedule sets the number of weeks.
Do I need a lawyer to settle my Oregon workers’ comp case?
Not always, but for a serious injury, a denied claim, or a settlement offer you are unsure about, many claimants talk to a workers’ comp attorney first — the consultation is usually free and represented claimants often recover more.
Official Oregon Sources & Resources
- Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS); disputes are heard by the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB): https://wcd.oregon.gov
- Oregon Workers’ Comp Statute: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.html
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Oregon workers comp settlement figures were last verified against official sources in June 2026. State benefit caps change every year — confirm the current figure with your state workers’-comp board or a licensed attorney before you rely on it.
More Oregon Workers’ Comp Guides
- How to File a Oregon Workers’ Comp Claim
- Oregon Workers’ Comp Requirements (Employers)
- Workers’ Comp Guides for All 50 States
Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.
Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.