How much does a director make in Salem?
$46,840a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.52
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $57,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 75th | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| 90th | $57,210 | $27.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for directors.
| Bend, OR | $46,450 |
| Portland, OR | $46,110 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,370 |
| Medford, OR | $44,240 |
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 |
| Child | $64,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $58,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).
Do directors make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $46,840 against $52,100 nationally, 10% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,360, so Salem pays 3% more.
Where does Salem rank for director pay?
59 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,210 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.