Salaries in Salem, OR

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Salem, OR • 461 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $373,970330
      Family Medicine Physicians $295,170180
      Chief Executives $261,650120
      Dentists, General $198,300130
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $174,32090
      Nurse Anesthetists $174,26040
      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
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $140,67030
      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
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $121,92030
      Information Security Analysts $121,620190
      Software Developers $121,6201,050
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $120,99050
      Sales Managers $119,470320
      Managers, All Other $118,380530
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $117,55040
      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 $106,730
      Surveyors $105,00050
      Respiratory Therapists $104,360130
      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
      General and Operations Managers $98,4503,700
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $98,45040
      Management Analysts $98,1103,640
      Budget Analysts $98,110330
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $98,11080
      Instructional Coordinators $98,110420
      Physical Therapists $98,070270
      Conservation Scientists $98,05090
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,050
      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
      Financial Examiners $89,22090
      Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220140
      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
      Food Scientists and Technologists $85,96030
      Logisticians $85,840130
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,170570
      Foresters $85,150100
      Credit Analysts $85,01050
      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
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $83,39060
      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
      Compliance Officers $81,1401,280
      Accountants and Auditors $81,1401,520
      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 $80,020
      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
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $73,79040
      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
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $70,92040
      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
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $64,79030
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,7701,380
      Interior Designers $64,75050
      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
      Landscape Architects $63,18030
      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
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $62,51040
      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 $61,570
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $61,21040
      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
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $60,290120
      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 and Material Moving 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
      Tax Preparers $58,330140
      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
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $57,14050
      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
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $55,660280
      Procurement Clerks $55,66070
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $55,05040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $54,930260
      Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790360
      Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $54,73060
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $54,73030
      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
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $52,520100
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520400
      Athletic Trainers $52,52030
      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
      Biological Technicians $50,65050
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $50,65040
      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
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $49,90040
      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
      Mechanical Door Repairers $49,45030
      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
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $48,98040
      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
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $48,20060
      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 $46,940
      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
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,590140
      Printing Press Operators $46,59090
      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
      Helpers--Electricians $45,17060
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $45,01060
      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
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $41,640160
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $41,640210
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $41,600140
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,410200
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,40090
      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 $37,580
      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
      Physical Therapist Aides $33,960110
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,9602,530
      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
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $33,18030
      Cashiers $33,0003,470
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,930300
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,76080
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,690360
      Cooks, Fast Food $31,420420
      Bartenders $31,1601,030