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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Oregon?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Oregon is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Oregon is $325, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Oregon can range from $206 to $504.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Oregon is $169, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Oregon can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Oregon is $284 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Oregon can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Oregon

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Oregon. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $325 $169 $284
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Oregon

In Oregon, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$284
Appellate$384
Bankruptcy$490
Business$386
Civil Litigation$332
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law$304
Collections$392
Commercial Sale of Goods$465
Construction$220
Contracts$351
Corporate$402
Criminal$231
Elder Law$340
Employment Labor$411
Family$348
Government$255
Immigration$292
Insurance$407
Intellectual Property$378
Juvenile$237
Mediation and Arbitration$315
Medical Malpractice$405
Other$388
Personal Injury$287
Real Estate$363
Small Claims$206
Tax$504
Traffic Offenses$465
Trusts$355
Wills and Estates$357
Worker's CompensationCurrently unavailable

Key performance indicators in Oregon

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Oregon. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Oregon average 36% 88% 94%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Oregon


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$325$169$284
2024$296$150$267
2023$255$133$230
2022$263$137$237
2021$257$131$231

Adjusted hourly rates in Oregon

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Oregon can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$311$161$271
2024$277$141$250
2023$248$129$224
2022$266$139$240
2021$259$132$233

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Oregon?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Oregon is between $206 and $504 per hour, with the average being $325.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Oregon?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Oregon is $348 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Oregon?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Oregon is $332 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Oregon?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Oregon is $231 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Oregon?

Tax attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Oregon, earning $504 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Oregon?

Small Claims attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Oregon, earning $206 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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