BLS OEWS May 2025 Β· SOC 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
The median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in Oregon was $61,490 in May 2025, $1,400 (2%) below the national median of $62,890.
The middle half earned between $55,490 (25th percentile) and $80,950 (75th percentile).
Oregon ranks 27 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS counts paralegals and legal assistants as one occupation, so these figures cover both titles.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,250 | $23.20 |
| 25th | $55,490 | $26.68 |
| 50th (median) | $61,490 | $29.56 |
| 75th | $80,950 | $38.92 |
| 90th | $98,640 | $47.42 |
| Mean (average) | $69,830 | $33.57 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly Γ 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.