How much does a religious worker make in Salem?
$34,540a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 54
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,480Median: $34,540Highest 10%: $48,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,480 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $31,800 | $15.29 | |
| Median | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $44,660 | $21.47 | |
| 90th | $48,970 | $23.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for religious workers.
| Portland, OR | $41,700 |
| Medford, OR | $33,160 |
| Corvallis, OR | $30,310 |
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 |
| Educational | $75,510 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.61 ($34,540 a year).
Do religious workers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $34,540 against $45,280 nationally, 24% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,830, so Salem pays 6% less.
Where does Salem rank for religious worker pay?
47 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a religious worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,970 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.