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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $111K | $53.13/hr |
| 52 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $110K | $52.98/hr |
| 53 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $110K | $52.87/hr |
| 54 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $110K | $52.87/hr |
| 55 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $110K | $52.74/hr |
| 56 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $108K | $51.91/hr |
| 57 | Facilities Managers | Management | $107K | $51.52/hr |
| 58 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $106K | $50.9/hr |
| 59 | Database Administrators | Technology | $105K | $50.71/hr |
| 60 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $105K | $50.35/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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