How much does a cutting make in Salem?
$50,330a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.20
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,210Median: $50,330Highest 10%: $62,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 75th | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $62,280 | $29.94 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Portland, OR | $57,110 |
| Albany, OR | $56,410 |
| Bend, OR | $53,680 |
| Medford, OR | $48,760 |
| Eugene, OR | $45,690 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $24.20 ($50,330 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $50,330 against $46,330 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $53,680, so Salem pays 6% less.
Where does Salem rank for cutting pay?
45 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,280 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.