How much does a security make in Salem?
$55,580a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.72 an hour or $4,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.72
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 281 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,890Median: $55,580Highest 10%: $355,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| Median | $55,580 | $26.72 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 90th | $355,500 | $170.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for securitys.
| Albany, OR | $93,070 |
| Portland, OR | $77,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $76,900 |
| Bend, OR | $67,330 |
| Medford, OR | $59,780 |
| Corvallis, OR | $56,220 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $99,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $73,360 |
| Sales Representative | $67,700 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $62,400 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,650 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,200 |
| Real Estate Broker | $47,110 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $46,510 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.72 ($55,580 a year).
Do securitys make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $55,580 against $78,660 nationally, 29% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $76,710, so Salem pays 28% less.
Where does Salem rank for security pay?
281 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a security make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $355,500 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.