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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Religious Worker salary in Oregon Religious Worker salary in all states

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
Salaries for every job in Salem, OR

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.