Lawyers Jobs Pay in Salem, OR
Average Hourly Pay
$80.04
150.1%Above national average
Range: $76.23 – $83.85
Average Annual Pay
$166,486
150.1%Above national average
Range: $158,558 – $174,414
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$68.03/hr
Range: $64.80 – $71.27
Annual Rate
$141,513
Range: $134,774 – $148,252
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$80.04/hr
Range: $76.23 – $83.85
Annual Rate
$166,486
Range: $158,558 – $174,414
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$92.05/hr
Range: $87.66 – $96.43
Annual Rate
$191,459
Range: $182,342 – $200,576
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
