As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Peer Specialist in Oregon is $76,830, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,478 weekly, or $6,403 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Certified Peer Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Certified Peer Specialist in Oregon vary widely, spanning from $65,153 to $95,135. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,717) and 75th percentile ($86,412), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,135 per year. This $15,695 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oregon Certified Peer Specialist often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 nationwide for Certified Peer Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Peer Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $65,153 OR September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $70,717 OR September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $76,830 OR September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $86,412 OR September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $95,135 OR September 01, 2026
25% $70,717 10% $65,153 90% $95,135 75% $86,412 $76,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Certified Peer Specialist ?

A certified peer support specialist, also known as a certified peer specialist, is a person with significant life-altering experience. This is also referred to as "lived experience". These specialists support individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance use. Because of their lived experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate. This is not to be confused with peer educators, who may not consider recovery a suitable goal for everyone and may focus instead on the principles of harm reduction. Tasks performed by pe...

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Location Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $90,718 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $90,051 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $85,125 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $84,141 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $82,732 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $83,639 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $86,754 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $83,739 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $85,279 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $86,319 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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