How much does a separating make in Salem?
$55,100a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.49 an hour or $4,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.49
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 189
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,730Median: $55,100Highest 10%: $96,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| Median | $55,100 | $26.49 | |
| 75th | $72,070 | $34.65 | |
| 90th | $96,170 | $46.24 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for separatings.
| Bend, OR | $52,000 |
| Portland, OR | $50,380 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,260 |
| Medford, OR | $45,950 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
| Cutting | $50,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.49 ($55,100 a year).
Do separatings make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $55,100 against $51,610 nationally, 7% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $50,160, so Salem pays 10% more.
Where does Salem rank for separating pay?
49 of 189 metro areas with data.
How much does a separating make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,170 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.