How much does a Legal Reporter make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Reporter in Salem, OR is $49,617. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,626 to a high of $61,801, with most professionals earning between $44,388 and $55,994.

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What is a Legal Reporter?

A Legal Reporter is responsible for researching, investigating, and reporting on legal issues and developments for a news organization or publication. This may involve attending court proceedings, conducting interviews with legal experts and stakeholders, and analyzing legal documents and rulings to provide accurate and timely coverage of legal news. The Legal Reporter must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and concepts, as well as excellent writing and communication skills to effectively convey complex legal information to a general audience. Additionally, they may be required to adhere to ethical and legal standards in reporting on sensitive legal matters.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Legal Reporter in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Reporter in Salem, OR. The base salary for Legal Reporter ranges from $44,388 to $55,994 with the average base salary of $49,617. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,043 to $57,259 with the average total cash compensation of $50,506.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,617 $44,388 - $55,994
Bonus $889 $655 - $1,265
Total Pay $50,506 $45,043 - $57,259
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,770 - $55,215 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,065 - $58,110 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,752 - $55,193 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,241 - $58,333 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,241 - $58,333 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,184 - $58,260 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Reporter LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $55,044 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,606
JOB TITLE Court Reporter LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $46,567 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,473
JOB TITLE Traffic Reporter LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $70,872 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,621
JOB TITLE Investigative Reporter LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $59,896 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,741
JOB TITLE Anchor/Reporter LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $53,114 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,213
JOB TITLE CNN Reporter LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $54,727 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,205
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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