Sales Managers Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $119,470 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.44
10th percentile $69,880
90th percentile $233,250
Employed locally 320
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,880
    25th
    $90,390
    50th (median)
    $119,470
    75th
    $172,230
    90th
    $233,250

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 157% Median Sales Managers salary is 57% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $177,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $176,620
    Colorado $174,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $166,460

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,450
    Financial Managers $136,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $133,650
    Construction Managers $109,210
    Managers, All Other $118,380
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $158,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Salem, OR is $57.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.43 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Salem, OR is 13.5% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Salem?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,880 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,390.