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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Highest paying careers in Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Data Scientists | Technology | $124K | $59.64/hr |
| 42 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.62/hr |
| 43 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $119K | $57.24/hr |
| 44 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $118K | $56.52/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $116K | $55.81/hr |
| 46 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $115K | $55.52/hr |
| 47 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $115K | $55.07/hr |
| 48 | Construction Managers | Management | $114K | $55.02/hr |
| 49 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $114K | $55.02/hr |
| 50 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $114K | $54.95/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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