How much does an educational make in Salem?
$75,510a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $36.30 an hour or $6,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.30
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,140Median: $75,510Highest 10%: $119,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 25th | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| 75th | $97,710 | $46.98 | |
| 90th | $119,700 | $57.56 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Bend, OR | $82,020 |
| Portland, OR | $78,400 |
| Albany, OR | $73,650 |
| Medford, OR | $71,340 |
| Corvallis, OR | $60,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,380 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $57,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $36.30 ($75,510 a year).
Do educationals make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $75,510 against $64,330 nationally, 17% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,690, so Salem pays 13% more.
Where does Salem rank for educational pay?
68 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,700 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.