How much does a computer occupation make in Salem?
$90,270a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $43.40 an hour or $7,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.40
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 213 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,620Median: $90,270Highest 10%: $136,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 25th | $66,460 | $31.95 | |
| Median | $90,270 | $43.40 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.59 | |
| 90th | $136,200 | $65.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Portland, OR | $104,000 |
| Medford, OR | $97,120 |
| Bend, OR | $92,220 |
| Eugene, OR | $85,070 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $138,900 |
| Software Developer | $131,600 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,700 |
| Database Architect | $126,700 |
| Data Scientist | $124,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,000 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $110,000 |
| Database Administrator | $105,500 |
| Computer Programmer | $103,000 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $43.40 ($90,270 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $90,270 against $116,600 nationally, 23% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $97,350, so Salem pays 7% less.
Where does Salem rank for computer occupation pay?
213 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,200 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.