salary$156,070 a year$75 an hour · median pay in the Salem, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,430per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,690 a month takes 13.0% 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 Salem, OR?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Salem, OR area is $156,070 a year ($75 an hour). Most earn between $79,250 and $225,430.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Salem?
Typical rent of $1,690 a month takes 13.0% 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 Salem, OR metro area.