How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in Salem?
$51,330a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $24.68 an hour or $4,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.68
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,810Median: $51,330Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 75th | $62,950 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| Corvallis, OR | $61,970 |
| Portland, OR | $49,540 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,160 |
| Medford, OR | $46,980 |
| Albany, OR | $41,060 |
| Bend, OR | $33,780 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $24.68 ($51,330 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $51,330 against $50,890 nationally, 1% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,160, so Salem pays 7% more.
Where does Salem rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
97 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,360 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.