How much does a lawyer make in Oregon?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Oregon. That is $66.45 an hour or $11,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.45
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,610Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $263,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| 25th | $99,450 | $47.81 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.45 | |
| 75th | $195,600 | $94.05 | |
| 90th | $263,800 | $126.82 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, OR | $162,900 |
| Salem, OR | $156,100 |
| Portland, OR | $155,300 |
| Medford, OR | $128,000 |
| Bend, OR | $123,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $123,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $111,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $104,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 16. Alaska | $149,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $139,100 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $139,000 |
| 19. Oregon | $138,200 |
| 20. Tennessee | $136,200 |
| 21. Georgia | $134,800 |
| 22. Arizona | $134,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $66.45 ($138,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $138,200 against $159,700 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Oregon rank for lawyer pay?
Oregon ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays lawyers the most?
Albany, OR, with a median of $162,900 a year.
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.