How much does a legal support worker make in Salem?
$45,010a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $21.64 an hour or $3,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.64
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $45,010Highest 10%: $89,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $45,010 | $21.64 | |
| 75th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $89,760 | $43.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Portland, OR | $71,490 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,160 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $156,100 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $57,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $21.64 ($45,010 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $45,010 against $72,110 nationally, 38% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,860, so Salem pays 26% less.
Where does Salem rank for legal support worker pay?
139 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,760 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.