How much does a legal support worker make in Portland?
$71,490a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $34.37 an hour or $5,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.37
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,910Median: $71,490Highest 10%: $159,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,910 | $20.15 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $71,490 | $34.37 | |
| 75th | $95,200 | $45.77 | |
| 90th | $159,500 | $76.67 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Eugene, OR | $57,160 |
| Salem, OR | $45,010 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $178,300 |
| Lawyer | $155,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $113,400 |
| Arbitrator | $81,860 |
| Title Examiner | $76,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $34.37 ($71,490 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $71,490 against $72,110 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,860, so Portland pays 17% more.
Where does Portland rank for legal support worker pay?
46 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,500 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.