Paralegal Salary in Portland, OR
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$65,764
Hourly Rate
$31.62
/hour
Jobs in Area
255
employed
Paralegal Salary Range in Portland, OR
Annual Salary Range
$41k
10th percentile
$55k
25th
$79k
75th
$99k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $41,247 | $19.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,027 | $26.46 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $65,764 | $31.62 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,998 | $37.98 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $98,873 | $47.54 |
| Average (Mean) | $71,579 | $34.41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Paralegal salary in Portland, OR is $65,764 per year or $31.62 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Portland, OR Compares
vs National Average
$60,970
vs Oregon Average
$61,382
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$55,357
Cost of living in Portland, OR is 18.8% above the national average.
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