Lawyers Salary in Salem, OR (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 780 employed

Annual Mean

$158,620

$76.26/hr

Annual Median

$156,070

$75.04/hr

Bottom 10%

$79,250

$38.10/hr

Top 10%

$225,430

$108.38/hr

Location vs National Average

Salem, OR

$158,620

Difference

-14.6% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$79,250	$38.10/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$101,730	$48.91/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$156,070	$75.04/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$206,800	$99.42/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$225,430	$108.38/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$79K

25th

$102K

Median

$156K

75th

$207K

90th

$225K

Salem, OR has a relatively small Lawyers workforce (approximately 780 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Salem, OR, Lawyers salaries range from $79,250 at the 10th percentile to $225,430 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $146,180 (94% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.