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Salaries in Salem, OR

Browse salary data for 429 occupations in the Salem, OR area. The average median salary across all occupations is $68,319.

Occupations

429

Avg Median Salary

$68,319

Highest Paying

$198,300

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Salem, OR

All Occupations in Salem, OR

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Dentists, General$198,300130
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$174,32090
Pediatricians, General$172,23070
Pharmacists$163,120320
Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,390480
Architectural and Engineering Managers$157,540140
Lawyers$157,510800
Nurse Midwives$151,83030
Nurse Practitioners$149,630270
Financial Managers$136,990650
Human Resources Managers$136,240210
Marketing Managers$134,660210
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$134,440110
Medical and Health Services Managers$133,650640
Physician Assistants$133,630180
Computer Network Architects$132,660170
Environmental Engineers$130,89060
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$130,490460
Compensation and Benefits Managers$130,46040
Natural Sciences Managers$130,380130
Optometrists$128,82050
Registered Nurses$128,1504,000
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$127,600180
Engineers, All Other$124,220130
Purchasing Managers$124,19070
Training and Development Managers$124,19050
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124,190160
Database Architects$123,630100
Public Relations Managers$122,070140
Software Developers$121,6201,050
Information Security Analysts$121,620190
Web and Digital Interface Designers$120,99050
Sales Managers$119,470320
Managers, All Other$118,380530
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$116,980110
Dental Hygienists$116,780360
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115,48070
Data Scientists$113,99080
Economists$113,35050
Civil Engineers$112,430420
Database Administrators$111,630100
Computer Systems Analysts$110,950570
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,970530
Computer Programmers$109,97070
Construction Managers$109,210530
Social and Community Service Managers$107,450460
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$107,45050
Commercial Pilots$107,340120
Administrative Services Managers$106,730N/A
Surveyors$105,00050
Occupational Therapists$102,320170
Financial and Investment Analysts$102,060100
Facilities Managers$101,940140
Veterinarians$101,380120
Urban and Regional Planners$100,070130
Electrical Engineers$99,790110
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$99,40050
Speech-Language Pathologists$98,680140
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$98,45040
General and Operations Managers$98,4503,700
Instructional Coordinators$98,110420
Budget Analysts$98,110330
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$98,11080
Management Analysts$98,1103,640
Physical Therapists$98,070270
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98,050N/A
Conservation Scientists$98,05090
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$97,890250
Industrial Production Managers$97,860200
Project Management Specialists$97,3301,370
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,280240
Industrial Engineers$96,240100
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$95,95050
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95,650140
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95,44030
Mechanical Engineers$95,260130
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$95,19030
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$94,91040
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94,33070
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$93,85090
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$93,700100
Statisticians$93,620200
Dietitians and Nutritionists$93,62080
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93,340100
Labor Relations Specialists$93,020100
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,660890
School Psychologists$91,660110
Education Administrators, All Other$90,81060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$90,73090
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89,97090
Soil and Plant Scientists$89,220140
Financial Examiners$89,22090
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88,55030
Massage Therapists$87,880140
Hydrologists$87,54080
Glaziers$86,940150
Editors$86,87050
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86,200150
Logisticians$85,840130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85,170570
Foresters$85,150100
Construction and Building Inspectors$84,540170
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84,520540
Fundraising Managers$84,44060
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$84,350160
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83,87090
Computer Occupations, All Other$83,720160
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83,280200
Correctional Officers and Jailers$82,920780
Electricians$82,740750
Operations Research Analysts$82,530130
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,490640
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81,48060
Accountants and Auditors$81,1401,520
Compliance Officers$81,1401,280
Healthcare Social Workers$80,720120
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80,660150
Transportation Inspectors$80,58040
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80,300510
Web Developers$80,24080
Real Estate Brokers$80,020N/A
Chiropractors$79,61040
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,600440
Private Detectives and Investigators$79,550170
Cost Estimators$79,500290
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$79,48040
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,440140
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$79,42070
Special Education Teachers, All Other$79,400140
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,18060
Insurance Underwriters$78,920180
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,8301,440
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78,610680
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$78,50040
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$78,45090
Tapers$78,02040
Personal Financial Advisors$77,500100
Technical Writers$77,48080
Computer Network Support Specialists$77,460140
Interpreters and Translators$77,320100
Property Appraisers and Assessors$77,140100
Financial Specialists, All Other$76,96050
Public Relations Specialists$76,770500
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,510130
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,200340
Marriage and Family Therapists$76,14090
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,030680
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75,940240
Clergy$75,830510
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,720160
Architectural and Civil Drafters$75,710170
Surgical Technologists$75,210120
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$74,810460
Human Resources Specialists$74,7501,170
Paramedics$74,690130
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,36030
Medical Equipment Repairers$74,31030
Loan Officers$74,150300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,060860
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73,740150
Training and Development Specialists$73,420880
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$73,09040
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$72,94030
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72,800200
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,640330
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72,480220
Occupational Therapy Assistants$72,39040
Producers and Directors$72,33040
Insurance Sales Agents$71,990220
Public Safety Telecommunicators$71,870150
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$71,440150
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,560910
Avionics Technicians$69,18030
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$68,89070
Lodging Managers$68,61040
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,340460
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68,330960
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,990950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,5001,390
Social Workers, All Other$67,170350
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$66,81030
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,700750
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66,240370
Food Service Managers$65,800360
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$65,050220
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,7701,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$64,49080
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64,480110
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$64,05090
Psychiatric Technicians$63,820440
Postal Service Clerks$63,69080
Mechanical Drafters$63,60030
Graphic Designers$63,590180
Health Education Specialists$63,56080
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,510490
Physical Therapist Assistants$63,080110
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,000240
Highway Maintenance Workers$62,990160
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$62,740130
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,730510
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,410210
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,21030
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,050280
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$61,680110
Firefighters$61,650300
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,650180
Surgical Assistants$61,570N/A
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60,970210
Real Estate Sales Agents$60,830240
Machinists$60,810150
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,74060
Pipelayers$60,67060
Logging Equipment Operators$60,320100
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60,26080
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,250310
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,950720
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,8502,230
Computer User Support Specialists$59,7801,200
Writers and Authors$59,48040
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$59,470150
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,100180
Sheet Metal Workers$59,050380
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,970720
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,640800
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,510120
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,390320
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,13060
Fundraisers$58,120100
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57,670290
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,55070
Chefs and Head Cooks$57,380240
Drafters, All Other$57,25050
Forest and Conservation Technicians$57,05090
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56,770130
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$56,71050
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56,700230
Dental Assistants$56,470560
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$56,32070
Photographers$56,19030
Procurement Clerks$55,66070
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$55,660280
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54,930260
Rehabilitation Counselors$54,790360
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$54,73060
Music Directors and Composers$54,64030
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54,410190
Logging Workers, All Other$53,84070
Community Health Workers$53,65090
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53,040140
Protective Service Workers, All Other$53,000270
Athletic Trainers$52,52030
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,520400
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52,520100
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,33050
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,130610
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,0903,090
Agricultural Inspectors$52,01040
Billing and Posting Clerks$51,930570
Medical Records Specialists$51,840280
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,7002,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,640100
Carpet Installers$51,23040
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,080110
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,030210
Social and Human Service Assistants$50,8101,170
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,70060
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50,680180
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$50,65040
Biological Technicians$50,65050
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50,640260
Pharmacy Technicians$50,600390
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50,55090
Bus Drivers, School$50,410390
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50,320380
Carpenters$50,2202,100
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,190180
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$50,09050
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,0701,480
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,870120
Emergency Medical Technicians$49,760200
Bill and Account Collectors$49,75040
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49,740350
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49,660130
Construction Laborers$49,6001,480
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,560280
Home Appliance Repairers$49,54070
Tile and Stone Setters$49,430140
Residential Advisors$49,260100
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,1001,070
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,080250
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,04060
New Accounts Clerks$48,98080
Skincare Specialists$48,90070
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48,820100
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48,81040
Medical Assistants$48,7201,080
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$48,65080
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$48,640140
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$48,420210
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,400160
Nursing Assistants$48,2801,330
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$48,090200
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,0701,270
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,06090
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,960640
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47,940130
Roofers$47,890390
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,880220
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,750100
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,600120
Library Technicians$47,570180
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$47,46050
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,41030
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47,380560
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,32070
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,1001,250
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$46,940N/A
Medical Transcriptionists$46,90030
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46,870170
Phlebotomists$46,800160
Tire Repairers and Changers$46,650220
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$46,620210
Pest Control Workers$46,61050
Printing Press Operators$46,59090
Butchers and Meat Cutters$46,590140
Office Clerks, General$46,5403,420
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,470140
Customer Service Representatives$46,4002,240
Cargo and Freight Agents$46,39050
Order Clerks$46,38080
Tutors$46,19080
Medical Equipment Preparers$46,07090
Psychiatric Aides$46,040860
Coaches and Scouts$45,980250
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,76080
Opticians, Dispensing$45,52080
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,42060
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$45,19030
Data Entry Keyers$44,930120
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44,750320
Light Truck Drivers$44,7001,170
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$44,650280
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,6101,030
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44,57080
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,480330
Parts Salespersons$44,470330
Pharmacy Aides$44,44070
File Clerks$44,260160
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,2201,130
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44,120670
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,1101,350
Tellers$43,980270
Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,920440
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43,270130
Security Guards$42,9901,010
Counter and Rental Clerks$42,820320
Advertising Sales Agents$42,67050
Woodworkers, All Other$42,40080
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42,1701,560
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41,92040
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41,640210
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41,640160
Manicurists and Pedicurists$41,600140
Helpers--Production Workers$41,410200
Stockers and Order Fillers$40,6304,140
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40,5205,520
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40,500200
Couriers and Messengers$40,21060
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,800600
Production Workers, All Other$39,520310
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$39,14050
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$39,110160
Food Science Technicians$39,100100
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$38,670130
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,530110
Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,5001,300
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$38,34060
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,060130
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37,650100
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$37,580N/A
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,5703,320
Cooks, Restaurant$37,5601,330
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37,38030
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,33090
Sewing Machine Operators$37,240130
Agricultural Technicians$37,06050
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,9702,460
Library Assistants, Clerical$36,84040
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,820950
Agricultural Equipment Operators$36,80040
Floral Designers$36,65060
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,5602,380
Parking Attendants$36,52060
Bakers$36,470320
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36,420180
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,390550
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,280660
Food Preparation Workers$36,1001,210
Recreation Workers$36,080380
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,7802,370
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,620120
Cooks, Short Order$35,590260
Childcare Workers$35,570370
Driver/Sales Workers$35,520910
Food Batchmakers$35,380420
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35,350270
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,130260
Retail Salespersons$35,1204,610
Food Processing Workers, All Other$35,09070
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,970310
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,960530
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34,90070
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$34,90040
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,800450
Animal Caretakers$34,760260
Religious Workers, All Other$34,57050
Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,460840
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,9602,530
Physical Therapist Aides$33,960110
Dishwashers$33,930490
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,920160
Concierges$33,48030
Waiters and Waitresses$33,4701,790
Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,3205,400
Cashiers$33,0003,470
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,930300
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,690360
Cooks, Fast Food$31,420420
Bartenders$31,1601,030