Lawyers pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for lawyers is $74.68 an hour ($155,330 a year). About 5,170 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 12% higher than the Oregon median ($138,210).
Pay range for lawyers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.06 | $75,000 |
| 25% of workers | $51.63 | $107,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.68 | $155,330 |
| 75% of workers | $99.42 | $206,800 |
| 90% of workers | $137.41 | $285,800 |
Lawyers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $162,880 | 50 |
| Salem | $156,070 | 780 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $155,330 | 5,170 |
| Medford | $127,970 | 170 |
| Bend | $123,930 | 300 |
| Corvallis | $123,650 | 70 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $111,850 | 420 |
| Grants Pass | $104,520 | 40 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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