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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Avg. median salary
103.65
Cost of living index
$1,560
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | Public Safety | $98K | $46.88/hr |
| 92 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $96K | $46.19/hr |
| 93 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $96K | $46/hr |
| 94 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $95K | $45.9/hr |
| 95 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $95K | $45.68/hr |
| 96 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $94K | $45.01/hr |
| 97 | Statisticians | Technology | $94K | $45.01/hr |
| 98 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $94K | $44.98/hr |
| 99 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.91/hr |
| 100 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $92K | $44.29/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Salem
Cost of living vs. national average+3.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,560/mo
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