How much does a lawyer make in Salem?
$156,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $75.03 an hour or $13,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.03
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,250Median: $156,100Highest 10%: $225,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,250 | $38.10 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| Median | $156,100 | $75.03 | |
| 75th | $206,800 | $99.42 | |
| 90th | $225,400 | $108.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Albany, OR | $162,900 |
| Portland, OR | $155,300 |
| Medford, OR | $128,000 |
| Bend, OR | $123,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $123,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $111,900 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $57,230 |
| Legal Support Worker | $45,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $75.03 ($156,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $156,100 against $159,700 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $138,200, so Salem pays 13% more.
Where does Salem rank for lawyer pay?
39 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,400 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.