Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Oregon

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in Oregon was $61,490 -2.2% vs national

Oregon vs United States

OregonUnited States
Median annual$61,490$62,890
Median hourly$29.56$30.24
Employment4,870392,880
Location quotient0.981.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Oregon) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

How to interpret these figures

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $48,250, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $98,640 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Employment density in Oregon is 0.98x the national average — a roughly average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average paralegals and legal assistants salary in Oregon?

The median annual wage in Oregon is $61,490 ($29.56 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Oregon compare to the national average for paralegals and legal assistants?

The Oregon median of $61,490 is 2.2% lower than the U.S. median of $62,890.

How many paralegals and legal assistants work in Oregon?

Approximately 4,870 are employed in Oregon, per BLS OES.