Lawyers Salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 5,170 employed

Annual Mean

$164,090

$78.89/hr

Annual Median

$155,330

$74.68/hr

Bottom 10%

$75,000

$36.06/hr

Top 10%

$285,800

$137.41/hr

Location vs National Average

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$164,090

Difference

-11.7% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$75,000	$36.06/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$107,390	$51.63/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$155,330	$74.68/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$206,800	$99.42/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$285,800	$137.41/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$75K

25th

$107K

Median

$155K

75th

$207K

90th

$286K

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 5,170), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, Lawyers salaries range from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $285,800 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $210,800 (136% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.