Lawyers Salary in Oregon
Lawyers in Oregon have a median of $138,210 a year, below the national $159,670 (−13%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. Lawyers earn 2.4 times the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, California, Washington and Nevada pay more (up to $195,080 in California) and Idaho pays less (down to $103,400 in Idaho). Oregon employs 7,150 lawyers, 3.63 per 1,000 jobs, the 27th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.75 means it is less common in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $35.39 | $47.81 | $66.45 | $94.05 | $126.82 | $75.30 | 7,150 | 3.64 | 0.75 |
| Annual | $73,610 | $99,450 | $138,210 | $195,620 | $263,790 | $156,620 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $37.67 | $49.51 | $76.76 | $106.43 | $169.04 | $89.35 | 754,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $78,360 | $102,990 | $159,670 | $221,370 | $351,600 | $185,840 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 27th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.75
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.64
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for lawyers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | $78.31 | $162,880 | $79,090 | $190,080 | 50 | 1.11 | 0.23 |
| Salem, OR | $75.04 | $156,070 | $79,250 | $225,430 | 780 | 4.13 | 0.85 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74.68 | $155,330 | $75,000 | $285,800 | 5,170 | 4.27 | 0.88 |
| Medford, OR | $61.52 | $127,970 | $78,030 | $215,150 | 170 | 1.91 | 0.39 |
| Bend, OR | $59.58 | $123,930 | $72,800 | $242,600 | 300 | 2.76 | 0.57 |
| Corvallis, OR | $59.45 | $123,650 | $75,450 | $264,310 | 70 | 1.80 | 0.37 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $53.77 | $111,850 | $74,910 | $206,800 | 420 | 2.65 | 0.55 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $50.25 | $104,520 | $72,650 | $218,990 | 40 | 1.43 | 0.29 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $53.67 | $111,630 | $79,550 | $206,800 | 130 | 1.81 | 0.37 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $50.00 | $103,990 | $53,430 | $165,720 | 100 | 1.97 | 0.41 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47.38 | $98,560 | $67,950 | $165,380 | 240 | 2.13 | 0.44 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $66.45 | $138,210 | 7,150 | 0.75 |
| California | $93.79 | $195,080 | 95,770 | 1.08 |
| Idaho | $49.71 | $103,400 | 2,490 | 0.60 |
| Nevada | $72.36 | $150,510 | 6,490 | 0.86 |
| Washington | $74.10 | $154,130 | 12,770 | 0.74 |
See the national page for Lawyers (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.