How much does a health technologist and technician make in Salem?
$56,950a year
Median yearly pay for health technologist and technicians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.38 an hour or $4,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.38
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,160Median: $56,950Highest 10%: $80,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| 25th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| Median | $56,950 | $27.38 | |
| 75th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| 90th | $80,190 | $38.55 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for health technologist and technicians.
| Portland, OR | $62,720 |
| Medford, OR | $59,080 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,100 |
| Bend, OR | $57,890 |
| Corvallis, OR | $56,840 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health technologist and technician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.38 ($56,950 a year).
Do health technologist and technicians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $56,950 against $50,290 nationally, 13% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,390, so Salem pays 6% less.
Where does Salem rank for health technologist and technician pay?
65 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a health technologist and technician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,190 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.