Parts Salespersons Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $44,470 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $61,200
Employed locally 330
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $44,470
    75th
    $51,300
    90th
    $61,200

    Salem economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,790
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,030
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,990

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$35,120
    Cashiers$33,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,640
    Counter and Rental Clerks$42,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Salem, OR is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.85 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Salem, OR is 18.8% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Salem?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.