How much does an arbitrator make in Portland?
$81,860a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.36 an hour or $6,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.36
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,360Median: $81,860Highest 10%: $122,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $55,520 | $26.69 | |
| Median | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 75th | $97,260 | $46.76 | |
| 90th | $122,300 | $58.80 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $178,300 |
| Lawyer | $155,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $113,400 |
| Title Examiner | $76,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,430 |
| Legal Support Worker | $71,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.36 ($81,860 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $81,860 against $75,530 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for arbitrator pay?
17 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.