How much does a life make in Salem?
$48,840a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $48,840Highest 10%: $81,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| 90th | $81,100 | $38.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Portland, OR | $62,660 |
| Medford, OR | $58,280 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,530 |
| Bend, OR | $49,420 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $144,000 |
| Economist | $124,200 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.48 ($48,840 a year).
Do lifes make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $48,840 against $62,280 nationally, 22% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,810, so Salem pays 20% less.
Where does Salem rank for life pay?
159 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,100 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.