How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Oregon?
$61,490a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Oregon. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,250Median: $61,490Highest 10%: $98,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| Median | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $80,950 | $38.92 | |
| 90th | $98,640 | $47.42 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Bend, OR | $60,340 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $57,380 |
| Salem, OR | $57,230 |
| Medford, OR | $57,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $56,340 |
| Albany, OR | $55,580 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 24. Michigan | $62,170 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $62,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $61,630 |
| 27. Oregon | $61,490 |
| 28. Missouri | $61,410 |
| 29. Florida | $61,000 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $29.56 ($61,490 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $61,490 against $62,890 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Oregon rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Oregon ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $75,430 a year.
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.