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Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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 | $73,580 | $75,430 | $59,360 | $55,357 | 105 |
| Bend | $66,530 | $60,340 | $55,260 | $50,878 | 104 |
| Salem | $64,580 | $57,230 | $55,140 | $49,464 | 104 |
| Medford | $62,070 | $57,200 | $51,200 | $47,641 | 101 |
| Grants Pass | $61,560 | $57,380 | $49,400 | $47,270 | 98 |
| Eugene | $61,260 | $56,340 | $49,320 | $47,052 | 102 |
| Corvallis | $60,580 | $55,210 | $47,790 | $46,558 | 104 |
| Albany | $59,470 | $55,580 | $51,930 | $45,752 | 102 |
*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 23-2011.
- 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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