Top Paying Jobs in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 33,040 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($373,970), Family Medicine Physicians ($295,170), Chief Executives ($261,650). The cost of living index is 103.65 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,560/month.
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103.65
Cost of living index
$1,560
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Highest paying careers in Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $374K | $179.79/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $295K | $141.91/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $262K | $125.79/hr |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $257K | $123.42/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $212K | $102.07/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $174K | $83.78/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $169K | $81.35/hr |
| 8 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $163K | $78.49/hr |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $163K | $78.19/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $163K | $78.17/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,560/mo
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