Paralegal Salary in Oregon (2026)
$29.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,780/year ($3,898/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,870 Paralegal jobs in Oregon (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Paralegal salary of $61,490 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 $46,780 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $61,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,199 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,704 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,807 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,780 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,898 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Oregon?
- The median Paralegal salary in Oregon is $61,490 per year ($29.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,490 and $80,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $61,490, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $46,780 per year ($3,898 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 4,870 Paralegal 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.