How much does a lawyer make in Eugene?
$111,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $53.77 an hour or $9,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.77
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 232 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,910Median: $111,900Highest 10%: $206,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,910 | $36.01 | |
| 25th | $86,990 | $41.82 | |
| Median | $111,900 | $53.77 | |
| 75th | $165,800 | $79.71 | |
| 90th | $206,800 | $99.42 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Albany, OR | $162,900 |
| Salem, OR | $156,100 |
| Portland, OR | $155,300 |
| Medford, OR | $128,000 |
| Bend, OR | $123,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $123,700 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Title Examiner | $76,580 |
| Legal Support Worker | $57,160 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $56,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $53.77 ($111,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Eugene than the national average?
No: $111,900 against $159,700 nationally, 30% less.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $138,200, so Eugene pays 19% less.
Where does Eugene rank for lawyer pay?
232 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $206,800 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.