Sperm Banks/

Sperm donor pay in Oregon

1 collection site across 1 bank, $2,400/month.

In Oregon: 1 walk-in bank site. Known-donor agencies work nationwide — including Oregon — so a directed match is an option even where no bank is within driving distance.

Oregon's single site is California Cryobank in Portland — the highest-paying bank in the country. Portland-area donors get the top national ceiling; the rest of the state has no in-state site, and Seattle Sperm Bank across the border is the nearest alternative.

California Cryobank in Portland advertises up to $2,400 a month, the highest in the US, but pays biweekly by check rather than same-day cash. As with every bank, the figure assumes near-perfect attendance, and part of each payment is deferred into escrow until samples clear the FDA's six-month quarantine — so real take-home runs lower, especially early on.

Collection sites

City-level breakdown

Portland metro

California Cryobank ($2,400/mo — highest in the US)

Portland is the only Oregon site. Eugene (~110 mi) and Bend (~160 mi) donors face real drives; for northern Oregon, Seattle Sperm Bank (~175 mi) is a lower-barrier alternative.

Banks in neighboring states

Known-donor & directed agencies (nationwide)

A separate route from the walk-in banks above: directed / known-donor agencies match you to specific intended parents and work in all 50 states, including Oregon. The family pays a per-cycle fee ($5k–$100k), usually trait-priced and released from escrow after FDA clearance — not a monthly wage, so it doesn't sort against bank pay.

“MSM” = whether the agency welcomes gay/bisexual donors. Directed donation is exempt from the FDA anonymous-bank deferral, but only Seed Scout says so on its own pages — treat “Ask agency” as unconfirmed, not a no.

Bank or agency — how to choose

  • Want steady, local income? Use a walk-in bank above — a recurring wage over a 6–12 month commitment, if a site is within driving distance.
  • No bank nearby, or want a bigger one-time sum? A known-donor agency pays a larger per-cycle fee and works anywhere in Oregon.
  • Gay or bisexual? Directed donation is the practical route — the FDA anonymous-bank MSM deferral doesn't apply when the recipient knowingly accepts you.
Compare all known-donor agencies

Legal note

Oregon law (ORS 109.239) provides that a sperm donor has no right, obligation, or interest with respect to a child conceived through donation.

Frequently asked

DonorIndex is independent. We may earn a referral bonus at no cost to you. Compensation is set by the bank. Last verified Sep 2026.