How much does a social worker make in Salem?
$70,320a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $33.81 an hour or $5,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.81
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,650Median: $70,320Highest 10%: $92,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| 25th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| Median | $70,320 | $33.81 | |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $92,370 | $44.41 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Grants Pass, OR | $73,740 |
| Albany, OR | $72,260 |
| Bend, OR | $70,320 |
| Medford, OR | $70,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $69,610 |
| Portland, OR | $67,820 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,310 |
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 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,210 |
| Child | $64,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $58,190 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $57,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $33.81 ($70,320 a year).
Do social workers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $70,320 against $71,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $67,820, so Salem pays 4% more.
Where does Salem rank for social worker pay?
112 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,370 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.