How much does an accountant and auditor make in Salem?
$87,480a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $42.06 an hour or $7,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.06
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,300Median: $87,480Highest 10%: $124,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| 25th | $74,170 | $35.66 | |
| Median | $87,480 | $42.06 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.07 | |
| 90th | $124,200 | $59.71 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors.
| Portland, OR | $92,200 |
| Bend, OR | $86,030 |
| Albany, OR | $81,970 |
| Medford, OR | $81,210 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,930 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $78,070 |
| Corvallis, OR | $77,200 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $110,500 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $104,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,700 |
| Financial Specialist | $100,400 |
| Management Analyst | $99,090 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,110 |
| Financial Examiner | $93,560 |
| Loan Officer | $93,410 |
| Claims Adjuster | $90,270 |
| Compensation | $88,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $42.06 ($87,480 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $87,480 against $83,680 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $85,800, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for accountant and auditor pay?
43 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does an accountant and auditor make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.