How much does an economist make in Salem?
$124,200a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $59.71 an hour or $10,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.71
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,150Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $137,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,150 | $40.94 | |
| 25th | $105,100 | $50.53 | |
| Median | $124,200 | $59.71 | |
| 75th | $136,900 | $65.80 | |
| 90th | $137,000 | $65.86 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for economists.
| Portland, OR | $122,100 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $144,000 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
| School Psychologist | $99,290 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,110 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $98,050 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,680 |
| Conservation Scientist | $95,470 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $93,620 |
| Forester | $89,220 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $59.71 ($124,200 a year).
Do economists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $124,200 against $124,700 nationally, 0% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $122,100, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for economist pay?
15 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,000 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.