salary$111,850 a year$54 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$206,800per year
Jobs in the area420people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Eugene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 17.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $111,850 a year ($54 an hour). Most earn between $74,910 and $206,800.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 17.2% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.