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.
$125K
Avg. median salary
103.65
Cost of living index
$1,560
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 32 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $130K | $62.26/hr |
| 33 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $62.24/hr |
| 34 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $128K | $61.38/hr |
| 35 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $127K | $60.91/hr |
| 36 | Database Architects | Technology | $127K | $60.9/hr |
| 37 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.23/hr |
| 38 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $125K | N/A |
| 39 | Economists | Science | $124K | $59.71/hr |
| 40 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $124K | $59.71/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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