salary$155,330 a year$75 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$285,800per year
Jobs in the area5,170people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Vancouver?
Cheap. Rent of $1,894 a month takes 14.6% 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 Vancouver, WA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $155,330 a year ($75 an hour). Most earn between $75,000 and $285,800.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Vancouver?
Typical rent of $1,894 a month takes 14.6% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.