How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Salem?
$57,230a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.51 an hour or $4,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.51
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 197 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,570Median: $57,230Highest 10%: $92,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $55,140 | $26.51 | |
| Median | $57,230 | $27.51 | |
| 75th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $92,680 | $44.56 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Bend, OR | $60,340 |
| Medford, OR | $57,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $56,340 |
| Albany, OR | $55,580 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,210 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $156,100 |
| Legal Support Worker | $45,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.51 ($57,230 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $57,230 against $62,890 nationally, 9% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,490, so Salem pays 7% less.
Where does Salem rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
197 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,680 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.