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Legal Secretary Salary in Oregon (2026)
$28.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,434/year ($3,786/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 12th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 1,590 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $59,610 a year — though pay ranges from $40,490 for newcomers to $95,260 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,590 Legal Secretary jobs in Oregon (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Legal Secretary salary of $59,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,434 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,973 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,560 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,642 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,434 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,786 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Oregon?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Oregon is $59,610 per year ($28.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,270 and $82,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $59,610, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $45,434 per year ($3,786 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,590 Legal Secretary jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.