Lawyers Salary in Oregon (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 7,150 employed

Annual Mean

$156,620

$75.30/hr

Annual Median

$138,210

$66.45/hr

Bottom 10%

$73,610

$35.39/hr

Top 10%

$263,790

$126.82/hr

Location vs National Average

Oregon

$156,620

Difference

-15.7% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$73,610	$35.39/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$99,450	$47.81/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$138,210	$66.45/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$195,620	$94.05/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$263,790	$126.82/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$74K

25th

$99K

Median

$138K

75th

$196K

90th

$264K

Oregon has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 7,150), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Oregon, Lawyers salaries range from $73,610 at the 10th percentile to $263,790 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $190,180 (138% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Oregon

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Eugene-Springfield, OR

How Lawyers Compares in Oregon

The average Lawyers salary of $156,620 in Oregon ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 7,150 Lawyerss employed in Oregon.