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Lawyers average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $164,090 | $155,330 | $107,390 | $109,204 | 105 |
| Salem | $158,620 | $156,070 | $101,730 | $106,007 | 104 |
| Albany | $145,290 | $162,880 | $94,890 | $98,216 | 102 |
| Medford | $144,230 | $127,970 | $98,180 | $97,764 | 101 |
| Corvallis | $141,720 | $123,650 | $95,470 | $96,297 | 104 |
| Bend | $139,000 | $123,930 | $83,520 | $94,876 | 104 |
| Eugene | $131,290 | $111,850 | $86,990 | $90,519 | 102 |
| Grants Pass | $130,820 | $104,520 | $99,940 | $90,239 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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