How much does a healthcare support worker make in Salem?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $70,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 90th | $70,300 | $33.80 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers.
| Bend, OR | $49,340 |
| Portland, OR | $48,670 |
| Albany, OR | $47,580 |
| Medford, OR | $47,510 |
| Eugene, OR | $45,610 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $96,080 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $67,090 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,210 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $51,590 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,580 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,240 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,840 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,430 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $45,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do healthcare support workers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $46,550 against $48,430 nationally, 4% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $47,510, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for healthcare support worker pay?
139 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare support worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,300 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.