Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $80,660 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,210
90th percentile $127,100
Employed locally 150
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,210
    25th
    $55,830
    50th (median)
    $80,660
    75th
    $91,610
    90th
    $127,100

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 106% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $99,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $92,140
    Bend, OR $91,080

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,800
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $84,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Salem, OR is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Salem, OR is 24.7% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Salem?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,210 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,830.