Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $44,650 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $60,690
Employed locally 280
National median $54,840

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $55,290
    90th
    $60,690

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary vs area income 59% Median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,210
    District of Columbia $82,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,220
    North Carolina $81,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250

    Nearby metros — Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Carolina $81,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,460
    Colorado $78,280
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,770
    California $74,010

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,730
    Clergy $75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790
    Social Workers, All Other $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Salem, OR is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.50 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Directors, Religious Activities and Education salaries?

    The median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in Salem, OR is 18.6% below the national median of $54,840. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Salem?

    Entry-level Directors, Religious Activities and Education (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.