Legislators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $116,460 +159.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,320
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,320
    25th
    $68,490
    50th (median)
    $116,460
    75th
    $132,110

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 123% Median Legislators salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    New York $97,050
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $90,800
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $81,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,240
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $77,720

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,350
    Financial Managers $159,540
    Managers, All Other $131,170
    Marketing Managers $165,000
    Sales Managers $135,340
    Medical and Health Services Managers $144,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Portland, OR-WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 159.9% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Portland?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $53,320 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,490.