How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Eugene?
$56,340a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $27.09 an hour or $4,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.09
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,710Median: $56,340Highest 10%: $81,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 25th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| Median | $56,340 | $27.09 | |
| 75th | $73,480 | $35.33 | |
| 90th | $81,370 | $39.12 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Bend, OR | $60,340 |
| Salem, OR | $57,230 |
| Medford, OR | $57,200 |
| Albany, OR | $55,580 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,210 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $111,900 |
| Title Examiner | $76,580 |
| Legal Support Worker | $57,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $27.09 ($56,340 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Eugene than the national average?
No: $56,340 against $62,890 nationally, 10% less.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,490, so Eugene pays 8% less.
Where does Eugene rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
211 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,370 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.