How much does a physician make in Salem?
$374,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $179.79 an hour or $31,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $179.79
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $179,800Median: $374,000Highest 10%: $484,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $179,800 | $86.43 | |
| 25th | $302,700 | $145.52 | |
| Median | $374,000 | $179.79 | |
| 75th | $375,500 | $180.52 | |
| 90th | $484,000 | $232.70 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Eugene, OR | $347,200 |
| Portland, OR | $333,900 |
| Bend, OR | $239,200 |
| Medford, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Veterinarian | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $179.79 ($374,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $374,000 against $265,900 nationally, 41% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $347,200, so Salem pays 8% more.
Where does Salem rank for physician pay?
45 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $179,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $484,000 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.