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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $136K | $65.46/hr |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $136K | $65.41/hr |
| 23 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.71/hr |
| 24 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $135K | $64.66/hr |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | Management | $133K | $63.83/hr |
| 26 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $133K | $63.75/hr |
| 27 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $132K | $63.43/hr |
| 28 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $132K | $63.34/hr |
| 29 | Software Developers | Technology | $132K | $63.28/hr |
| 30 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $131K | N/A |
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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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