Salaries in Salem, OR metro area
Typical pay for 434 jobs in the Salem, OR metro area. The median for all workers is $55,310 a year ($26.59 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$55,310
Median hourly
$26.59
Workers
188,620
vs U.S. median
+8%
Highest paying jobs in Salem, OR
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $373,970 | 330 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,170 | 180 |
| Chief Executive | $261,650 | 120 |
| Pediatricians, General | $256,710 | 60 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200+ | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $212,310 | 140 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $174,260 | 40 |
| Pharmacist | $169,210 | 300 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $163,270 | n/a |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,640 | 140 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 | 320 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,390 | 490 |
| Lawyer | $156,070 | 780 |
| Sales Manager | $152,090 | 270 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,190 | 190 |
Most common jobs in Salem, OR
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,040 | $45,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,880 | $34,520 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,550 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurse | 4,010 | $131,750 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,950 | $41,520 |
| Management Analyst | 3,740 | $99,090 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,490 | $114,430 |
| Cashier | 3,480 | $34,340 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,220 | $55,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,160 | $50,650 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,050 | $38,950 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 2,870 | $41,600 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,550 | $33,450 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,550 | $38,340 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,250 | $40,360 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Oregon.
All 434 jobs by category
Management Occupations (31)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (25)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (16)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (17)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (27)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (12)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (36)Healthcare Support Occupations (14)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (14)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (39)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (7)Construction and Extraction Occupations (28)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (27)Production Occupations (35)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (19)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $138,930 | $66.79 | 180 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $82,440 | $39.63 | 160 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $90,270 | $43.40 | 140 |
| Computer Programmer | $103,040 | $49.54 | 70 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $109,970 | $52.87 | 610 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $61,510 | $29.57 | 1,170 |
| Data Scientist | $124,040 | $59.64 | 90 |
| Database Administrator | $105,470 | $50.71 | 80 |
| Database Architect | $126,670 | $60.90 | 80 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,680 | $60.91 | 210 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $109,970 | $52.87 | 560 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,520 | $49.29 | 150 |
| Software Developer | $131,620 | $63.28 | 970 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,520 | $46.88 | 80 |
| Statistician | $93,620 | $45.01 | 220 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $86,330 | $41.50 | 70 |
| Web Developer | $64,460 | $30.99 | 90 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $82,030 | $39.44 | 60 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $70,870 | $34.07 | 110 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $101,350 | $48.73 | 60 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,200 | $41.44 | 140 |
| Civil Engineer | $115,480 | $55.52 | 480 |
| Drafters, All Other | $58,800 | $28.27 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $125,270 | $60.23 | 140 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $114,550 | $55.07 | 120 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $74,780 | $35.95 | 30 |
| Engineers, All Other | $104,420 | $50.20 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,860 | $48.49 | 100 |
| Landscape Architect | $63,180 | $30.38 | 30 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $61,850 | $29.74 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,010 | $47.12 | 150 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $61,090 | $29.37 | 90 |
| Surveyor | $102,880 | $49.46 | 60 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technician | $38,720 | $18.61 | 50 |
| Biological Technician | $52,190 | $25.09 | 40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $143,980 | $69.22 | 130 |
| Conservation Scientist | $95,470 | $45.90 | 90 |
| Economist | $124,190 | $59.71 | 60 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $98,050 | $47.14 | 80 |
| Food Science Technician | $45,200 | $21.73 | 130 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $85,960 | $41.33 | 30 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $56,490 | $27.16 | 80 |
| Forester | $89,220 | $42.90 | 110 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $48,840 | $23.48 | 100 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $117,550 | $56.52 | 40 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $95,680 | $46.00 | 190 |
| School Psychologist | $99,290 | $47.74 | 80 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $93,620 | $45.01 | 110 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $107,960 | $51.91 | 130 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $98,110 | $47.17 | 80 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,700 | $31.11 | 480 |
| Clergy | $78,220 | $37.61 | 380 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $58,190 | $27.97 | 200 |
| Community Health Worker | $54,090 | $26.01 | 140 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $46,840 | $22.52 | 150 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $75,510 | $36.31 | 340 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 | $30.90 | 60 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,020 | $38.47 | 180 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $68,210 | $32.79 | 360 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $86,870 | $41.76 | 90 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $56,170 | $27.01 | 260 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $34,540 | $16.61 | n/a |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $57,560 | $27.67 | 1,200 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $70,320 | $33.81 | 380 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $78,870 | $37.92 | 560 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $156,070 | $75.04 | 780 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $45,010 | $21.64 | 60 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $57,230 | $27.52 | 480 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $80,490 | $38.70 | 30 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $44,400 | — | 290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $64,790 | $31.15 | 30 |
| Editor | $80,650 | $38.77 | 100 |
| Floral Designer | $45,120 | $21.69 | 50 |
| Graphic Designer | $65,720 | $31.59 | 210 |
| Interior Designer | $64,750 | $31.13 | 50 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $80,960 | $38.92 | 100 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $43,750 | $21.04 | 90 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $56,730 | $27.27 | n/a |
| Producers and Directors | $98,900 | $47.55 | 50 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $87,740 | $42.18 | 450 |
| Technical Writer | $84,000 | $40.38 | 50 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $59,210 | $28.47 | 570 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,550 | $22.38 | 250 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $45,200 | $21.73 | 7,040 |
| Massage Therapist | $96,080 | $46.19 | 160 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,240 | $24.15 | 1,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,430 | $22.80 | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,840 | $23.48 | 1,390 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,570 | $36.81 | 40 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $51,590 | $24.80 | 60 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,160 | $23.16 | 180 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $35,430 | $17.03 | 140 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $67,090 | $32.26 | 130 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,580 | $24.32 | 910 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,460 | $21.38 | 230 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $83,690 | $40.24 | 700 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $62,990 | $30.28 | 250 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $97,750 | $47.00 | 80 |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $31.20 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $89,070 | $42.82 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $131,940 | $63.43 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $97,500 | $46.88 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $70,790 | $34.03 | 80 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,570 | $16.14 | 130 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $84,320 | $40.54 | 510 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $81,070 | $38.98 | 180 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $58,100 | $27.94 | 270 |
| Security Guard | $46,150 | $22.19 | 1,030 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $38,410 | $18.46 | 1,090 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,750 | $30.65 | 210 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,870 | $16.29 | 420 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,690 | $21.49 | 720 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,170 | $18.83 | 1,610 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $34,910 | $16.78 | 110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,250 | $16.95 | 220 |
| Dishwasher | $35,070 | $16.86 | 610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,520 | $16.60 | 5,880 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,660 | $21.95 | 1,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $49,900 | $23.99 | 40 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 | $17.93 | 990 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,720 | $16.69 | 580 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,780 | $17.68 | 410 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $48,720 | $23.42 | 1,850 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $53,170 | $25.56 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $66,690 | $32.06 | 130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,340 | $18.43 | 2,550 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,040 | $21.65 | 1,520 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,920 | $18.23 | 1,000 |
| Pest Control Worker | $46,690 | $22.45 | 60 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $71,190 | $34.23 | 100 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,760 | $16.23 | 280 |
| Animal Caretaker | $36,920 | $17.75 | 230 |
| Childcare Worker | $37,320 | $17.94 | 430 |
| Concierge | $37,260 | $17.91 | 30 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $53,540 | $25.74 | 390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $45,890 | $22.06 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $58,710 | $28.23 | 260 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $50,960 | $24.50 | 130 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $44,850 | $21.56 | 160 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 | $20.00 | 2,870 |
| Recreation Worker | $37,630 | $18.09 | 380 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,680 | $22.92 | 80 |
| Skincare Specialist | $49,340 | $23.72 | 90 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,760 | $15.27 | 80 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $44,890 | $21.58 | 40 |
| Cashier | $34,340 | $16.51 | 3,480 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $42,290 | $20.33 | 370 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,330 | $17.47 | 230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $73,360 | $35.27 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $48,200 | $23.17 | 1,330 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,130 | $28.91 | 380 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,860 | $21.57 | 380 |
| Real Estate Broker | $47,110 | $22.65 | n/a |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,650 | $29.64 | 260 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,760 | $17.19 | 4,550 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $46,510 | $22.36 | 130 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $62,400 | $30.00 | 710 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $67,700 | $32.55 | 870 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $99,820 | $47.99 | 120 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $55,580 | $26.72 | 210 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $40,120 | $19.29 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,450 | $16.08 | 2,550 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $41,400 | $19.90 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $49,740 | $23.91 | 140 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $38,550 | $18.53 | 130 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $62,740 | $30.16 | 100 |
| Logging Workers, All Other | $55,790 | $26.82 | 40 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,100 | $16.39 | 590 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $51,570 | $24.79 | 790 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,400 | $17.98 | 660 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,120 | — | 140 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $32,850 | $15.80 | 650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $60,500 | $29.09 | 700 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,580 | $29.12 | 2,170 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,790 | $22.98 | 1,110 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $40,360 | $19.40 | 2,250 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,330 | $22.27 | 1,090 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $46,600 | $22.40 | 60 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $35,670 | $17.15 | 70 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,410 | $17.02 | 570 |
| Parking Attendant | $36,400 | $17.50 | 60 |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | $48,200 | $23.17 | 60 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $62,020 | $29.82 | 180 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,400 | $17.02 | 340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $41,520 | $19.96 | 3,950 |
| Transportation Inspector | $81,140 | $39.01 | 40 |