How much does a lawyer make in Portland?
$155,300a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $74.68 an hour or $12,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.68
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 5,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,000Median: $155,300Highest 10%: $285,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 25th | $107,400 | $51.63 | |
| Median | $155,300 | $74.68 | |
| 75th | $206,800 | $99.42 | |
| 90th | $285,800 | $137.40 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Albany, OR | $162,900 |
| Salem, OR | $156,100 |
| Medford, OR | $128,000 |
| Bend, OR | $123,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $123,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $111,900 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $178,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $113,400 |
| Arbitrator | $81,860 |
| Title Examiner | $76,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,430 |
| Legal Support Worker | $71,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $74.68 ($155,300 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $155,300 against $159,700 nationally, 3% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $138,200, so Portland pays 12% more.
Where does Portland rank for lawyer pay?
40 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $285,800 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.