How much does a child make in Salem?
$64,700a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,310Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $98,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $56,630 | $27.23 | |
| Median | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| 90th | $98,110 | $47.17 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Grants Pass, OR | $68,960 |
| Medford, OR | $67,170 |
| Portland, OR | $66,910 |
| Eugene, OR | $63,520 |
| Bend, OR | $62,760 |
| Albany, OR | $61,020 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,810 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $86,870 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,020 |
| Substance Abuse | $78,870 |
| Clergy | $78,220 |
| Educational | $75,510 |
| Social Worker | $70,320 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,210 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $58,190 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $57,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).
Do childs make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $64,700 against $59,550 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,130, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for child pay?
59 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,110 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.