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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $99K | $47.53/hr |
| 82 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 83 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.17/hr |
| 84 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $98K | $47.17/hr |
| 85 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $98K | $47.15/hr |
| 86 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $98K | $47.14/hr |
| 87 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 88 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 89 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $98K | $47/hr |
| 90 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $98K | $46.88/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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