What is the average salary in Salem, OR?
$67,340a year
Average yearly pay across 434 jobs with official data in the Salem, OR metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $32.38
- Jobs with data
- 434
- Workers counted
- 179,880
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Chief Executive | $261,700 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $174,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $163,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,600 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $45,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,520 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $41,520 |
| Management Analyst | $99,090 |
| General and Operations Manager | $114,400 |
| Cashier | $34,340 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $55,660 |
| Office Clerk | $50,650 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$114,300
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$162,600
- Chief Executive$261,700
- Compensation and Benefits Manager$163,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,400
- Construction Manager$114,500
- Education Administrator$130,500
- Education Administrator$129,500
- Education Administrator$116,100
- Education and Childcare Administrator$44,760
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$70,140
- Facilities Manager$107,200
- Farmer$70,920
- Financial Manager$141,400
- Food Service Manager$65,040
- Fundraising Manager$104,700
- General and Operations Manager$114,400
- Human Resources Manager$137,000
- Industrial Production Manager$102,500
- Lodging Manager$70,880
- Manager$129,500
- Marketing Manager$132,800
- Medical and Health Services Manager$137,400
- Natural Sciences Manager$136,200
- Property$77,600
- Public Relations Manager$132,600
- Purchasing Manager$136,100
- Sales Manager$152,100
- Social and Community Service Manager$110,200
- Training and Development Manager$124,200
- Transportation$105,900
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$87,480
- Budget Analyst$98,110
- Business Operations Specialist$75,670
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$80,220
- Claims Adjuster$90,270
- Compensation$88,110
- Compliance Officer$85,150
- Cost Estimator$76,190
- Credit Analyst$85,010
- Financial and Investment Analyst$110,500
- Financial Examiner$93,560
- Financial Specialist$100,400
- Fundraiser$60,080
- Human Resources Specialist$80,270
- Labor Relations Specialist$75,460
- Loan Officer$93,410
- Logistician$79,040
- Management Analyst$99,090
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$64,160
- Meeting$53,580
- Personal Financial Advisor$104,000
- Project Management Specialist$102,700
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$79,360
- Tax Preparer$58,330
- Training and Development Specialist$79,190
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$138,900
- Computer Network Support Specialist$82,440
- Computer Occupation$90,270
- Computer Programmer$103,000
- Computer Systems Analyst$110,000
- Computer User Support Specialist$61,510
- Data Scientist$124,000
- Database Administrator$105,500
- Database Architect$126,700
- Information Security Analyst$126,700
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$110,000
- Operations Research Analyst$102,500
- Software Developer$131,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$97,520
- Statistician$93,620
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$86,330
- Web Developer$64,460
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$82,030
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$70,870
- Cartographer and Photogrammetrist$101,400
- Civil Engineer$115,500
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$86,200
- Drafter$58,800
- Electrical Engineer$125,300
- Electronics Engineer$114,600
- Engineer$104,400
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,780
- Industrial Engineer$100,900
- Landscape Architect$63,180
- Mechanical Drafter$61,850
- Mechanical Engineer$98,010
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$61,090
- Surveyor$102,900
Life, physical, and social science
- Agricultural Technician$38,720
- Biological Technician$52,190
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$144,000
- Conservation Scientist$95,470
- Economist$124,200
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$98,050
- Food Science Technician$45,200
- Food Scientist and Technologist$85,960
- Forest and Conservation Technician$56,490
- Forester$89,220
- Life$48,840
- Medical Scientist$117,600
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$95,680
- School Psychologist$99,290
- Soil and Plant Scientist$93,620
- Urban and Regional Planner$108,000
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$98,110
Community and social service
- Child$64,700
- Clergy$78,220
- Community and Social Service Specialist$58,190
- Community Health Worker$54,090
- Director$46,840
- Educational$75,510
- Health Education Specialist$64,270
- Healthcare Social Worker$80,020
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$68,210
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$86,870
- Rehabilitation Counselor$56,170
- Religious Worker$34,540
- Social and Human Service Assistant$57,560
- Social Worker$70,320
- Substance Abuse$78,870
Legal
- Lawyer$156,100
- Legal Support Worker$45,010
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,230
- Title Examiner$80,490
Educational instruction and library
- Art$86,800
- Business Teacher$87,430
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,420
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$77,940
- Education Teacher$74,040
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$51,330
- Elementary School Teacher$74,810
- English Language and Literature Teacher$89,180
- Health Specialties Teacher$97,810
- Instructional Coordinator$98,060
- Kindergarten Teacher$74,480
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$77,320
- Library Technician$48,740
- Mathematical Science Teacher$83,400
- Middle School Teacher$77,340
- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$73,790
- Postsecondary Teacher$98,840
- Preschool Teacher$44,060
- Secondary School Teacher$77,810
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$44,470
- Special Education Teacher$80,110
- Special Education Teacher$77,390
- Special Education Teacher$75,510
- Special Education Teacher$82,140
- Teacher and Instructor$55,840
- Teaching Assistant$38,950
- Tutor$42,550
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$44,400
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$64,790
- Editor$80,650
- Floral Designer$45,120
- Graphic Designer$65,720
- Interior Designer$64,750
- Interpreter and Translator$80,960
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,750
- Music Director and Composer$56,730
- Producer and Director$98,900
- Public Relations Specialist$87,740
- Technical Writer$84,000
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$99,360
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$78,640
- Dental Hygienist$119,100
- Dentist$212,300
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$127,700
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$89,220
- Emergency Medical Technician$50,800
- Family Medicine Physician$295,200
- Health Technologist and Technician$56,950
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$140,700
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$79,600
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$121,900
- Medical Records Specialist$57,010
- Nurse Anesthetist$174,300
- Nurse Practitioner$162,600
- Occupational Therapist$109,700
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$50,600
- Optician$47,550
- Optometrist$134,600
- Paramedic$77,460
- Pediatrician$256,700
- Pharmacist$169,200
- Pharmacy Technician$52,210
- Physical Therapist$99,970
- Physician$374,000
- Physician Assistant$144,200
- Psychiatric Technician$66,840
- Psychiatrist$239,200
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$101,600
- Registered Nurse$131,800
- Respiratory Therapist$104,400
- Speech-Language Pathologist$102,400
- Surgical Assistant$75,710
- Surgical Technologist$78,010
- Veterinarian$130,300
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$49,310
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$59,210
- Healthcare Support Worker$46,550
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$45,200
- Massage Therapist$96,080
- Medical Assistant$50,240
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,430
- Nursing Assistant$48,840
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$76,570
- Pharmacy Aide$51,590
- Phlebotomist$48,160
- Physical Therapist Aide$35,430
- Physical Therapist Assistant$67,090
- Psychiatric Aide$50,580
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$44,460
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$83,690
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$62,990
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$97,750
- Firefighter$64,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$89,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$131,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$97,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$70,790
- Lifeguard$33,570
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$84,320
- Private Detective and Investigator$81,070
- Protective Service Worker$58,100
- Security Guard$46,150
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$38,410
- Chef and Head Cook$63,750
- Cook$33,870
- Cook$44,690
- Cook$39,170
- Cook$34,910
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$35,250
- Dishwasher$35,070
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$34,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,660
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$49,900
- Food Preparation Worker$37,300
- Food Server$34,720
- Host and Hostess$36,780
- Waiter and Waitress$48,720
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$33,760
- Animal Caretaker$36,920
- Childcare Worker$37,320
- Concierge$37,260
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$53,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$58,710
- Hairdresser$50,960
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$44,850
- Personal Care and Service Worker$41,600
- Recreation Worker$37,630
- Residential Advisor$47,680
- Skincare Specialist$49,340
- Usher$31,760
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$44,890
- Cashier$34,340
- Counter and Rental Clerk$42,290
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$73,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,200
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,130
- Parts Salesperson$44,860
- Real Estate Broker$47,110
- Real Estate Sales Agent$61,650
- Retail Salesperson$35,760
- Sale and Related Worker$46,510
- Sales Representative$99,820
- Sales Representative$67,700
- Sales Representatives of Service$62,400
- Security$55,580
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$48,360
- Billing and Posting Clerk$56,040
- Bookkeeping$54,420
- Cargo and Freight Agent$50,100
- Courier and Messenger$42,280
- Court$62,830
- Customer Service Representative$47,790
- Data Entry Keyer$45,300
- Dispatcher$53,040
- Eligibility Interviewer$55,660
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$70,320
- File Clerk$50,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$75,990
- Hotel$37,170
- Human Resources Assistant$54,040
- Information and Record Clerk$46,870
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$57,720
- Interviewer$49,810
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,510
- Library Assistant$38,420
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$52,580
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$48,420
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,920
- New Accounts Clerk$49,560
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$56,240
- Office Clerk$50,650
- Office Machine Operator$50,670
- Order Clerk$47,730
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,590
- Postal Service Clerk$64,670
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
- Procurement Clerk$60,150
- Production$58,180
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$78,950
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$38,510
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,660
- Shipping$47,590
- Teller$45,120
- Weigher$46,560
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$40,120
- Farmworker$41,400
- Farmworker and Laborer$33,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$49,740
- Grader and Sorter$38,550
- Logging Equipment Operator$62,740
- Logging Worker$55,790
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$92,110
- Carpenter$59,730
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$67,990
- Construction and Building Inspector$77,540
- Construction Laborer$54,500
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$62,400
- Earth Driller$62,510
- Electrician$98,850
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$62,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$101,400
- Floor Layer$57,140
- Glazier$78,420
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$48,330
- Helpers--Brickmason$55,370
- Helpers--Electrician$45,170
- Highway Maintenance Worker$64,550
- Insulation Worker$60,290
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$74,270
- Painter$47,840
- Paving$61,210
- Pipelayer$63,220
- Plumber$80,610
- Roofer$52,690
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$59,390
- Sheet Metal Worker$60,890
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,920
- Taper$71,430
- Tile and Stone Setter$58,970
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$73,160
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$60,940
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$57,960
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,180
- Coin$58,120
- Computer$48,250
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$95,010
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$83,390
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$134,500
- Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,970
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$58,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,150
- Heating$65,050
- Helpers--Installation$44,730
- Home Appliance Repairer$39,030
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,060
- Installation$46,480
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,090
- Maintenance Worker$54,730
- Mechanical Door Repairer$49,450
- Medical Equipment Repairer$76,150
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$74,610
- Radio$64,090
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$81,500
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$74,860
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$57,750
- Tire Repairer and Changer$46,470
Production
- Baker$37,110
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$49,070
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,820
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,380
- Coating$47,290
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,920
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$33,180
- Crushing$59,290
- Cutting$50,330
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$49,260
- Dental Laboratory Technician$55,050
- Electrical$44,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,220
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$39,590
- Food Batchmaker$36,520
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$39,920
- Helpers--Production Worker$45,310
- Inspector$45,670
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$48,980
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$36,700
- Machinist$58,930
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,010
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,540
- Molder$52,220
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$37,540
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$49,450
- Printing Press Operator$48,190
- Production Worker$42,060
- Sawing Machine Setter$47,050
- Separating$55,100
- Sewing Machine Operator$38,200
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$62,090
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,270
- Welder$57,180
- Woodworking Machine Setter$48,660
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$34,100
- Bus Driver$51,570
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,400
- Commercial Pilot$125,100
- Driver/Sales Worker$32,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,500
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,580
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,790
- Laborer and Freight$40,360
- Light Truck Driver$46,330
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$46,600
- Motor Vehicle Operator$35,670
- Packer and Packager$35,410
- Parking Attendant$36,400
- Pump Operator$48,200
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$62,020
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,400
- Stocker and Order Filler$41,520
- Transportation Inspector$81,140
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Salem, OR?
About $67,340 a year ($32.38 an hour): the average of the 434 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Salem, OR?
Physician ($374,000), Family Medicine Physician ($295,200), Chief Executive ($261,700).
What are the most common jobs in Salem, OR?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (7,040 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (5,880 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,550 jobs).
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.