Physicians, All Other Salary
The median pay for a physicians, all other in Salem, OR is $373,970/year ($179.79/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $180K at the entry level to $484K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.65), that's roughly $360,801 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,560/month, or 7.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $374K get you in Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salem’s Regional Price Parity (103.65). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Salem
Salem sits well above the national pay line for physicians, all other, local pay runs about 41% higher than the U.S. median of $266K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,560/month, 8.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 103.65) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Salem offers a genuinely strong financial position for physicians, all others at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for physicians, all others in metros near Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $334K | $317K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $347K | $342K |
| Grants Pass | $460K | $471K |
| Albany | $330K | $323K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salem, OR
Entry-level physicians, all others (10th percentile) start around $180K. Mid-career wages sit at $374K. Top earners bring in $484K or more, a $304K spread from bottom to top.
Physicians, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Physicians, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $455K | +71% | 740 |
| Montana | $439K | +65% | 580 |
| Maine | $419K | +58% | 1,340 |
| Wisconsin | $392K | +47% | 6,350 |
| Minnesota | $367K | +38% | 5,350 |
| Indiana | $366K | +38% | 6,760 |
| New Hampshire | $361K | +36% | 1,000 |
| Alaska | $355K | +34% | 270 |
| Louisiana | $351K | +32% | 4,740 |
| Oregon | $347K | +31% | 4,130 |
| Vermont | $343K | +29% | 440 |
| Wyoming | $343K | +29% | 440 |
| Hawaii | $339K | +28% | 1,830 |
| New Mexico | $328K | +23% | 1,930 |
| Kentucky | $327K | +23% | 3,340 |
| Arizona | $312K | +18% | 6,800 |
| Washington | $307K | +16% | 6,300 |
| Tennessee | $301K | +13% | 5,340 |
| Idaho | $299K | +13% | 1,700 |
| Colorado | $298K | +12% | 1,990 |
| Delaware | $297K | +12% | 1,370 |
| Ohio | $297K | +12% | 21,160 |
| Iowa | $295K | +11% | 1,440 |
| Nebraska | $290K | +9% | 1,170 |
| New Jersey | $285K | +7% | 9,730 |
| California | $282K | +6% | 25,530 |
| Virginia | $279K | +5% | 8,480 |
| South Carolina | $274K | +3% | 4,510 |
| Alabama | $273K | +3% | 3,980 |
| Texas | $270K | +1% | 30,720 |
| Georgia | $267K | +0% | 8,580 |
| Florida | $262K | -1% | 23,390 |
| North Carolina | $260K | -2% | 14,080 |
| Oklahoma | $259K | -3% | 2,520 |
| West Virginia | $258K | -3% | 1,980 |
| Nevada | $252K | -5% | 2,400 |
| New York | $243K | -9% | 16,600 |
| Massachusetts | $237K | -11% | 8,210 |
| Rhode Island | $229K | -14% | 1,180 |
| Mississippi | $228K | -14% | N/A |
| Utah | $228K | -14% | 3,510 |
| Missouri | $228K | -14% | 3,990 |
| Kansas | $222K | -17% | 5,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $217K | -18% | 23,800 |
| Connecticut | $215K | -19% | 4,700 |
| Maryland | $212K | -20% | 10,340 |
| Michigan | $155K | -42% | 13,150 |
| Arkansas | $137K | -49% | 4,290 |
| Illinois | $133K | -50% | 20,790 |
| District of Columbia | $77K | -71% | 1,960 |
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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physicians, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $374K, rent takes 8.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,560/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for physicians, all others in Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physicians, all others typically earn — is $180K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,787/month. At HUD’s $1,560/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is physicians, all other a high-paying job in Salem?
Local pay is 41% above the national median — $374K here vs. $266K nationally.
How does Salem compare to the national average for physicians, all others?
Salem pays $374K median vs. the U.S. average of $266K — that’s +41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.65), the purchasing-power equivalent is $361K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do physicians, all others make in Salem, OR?
The median is $373,970 a year, that works out to about $180 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $179,780, and experienced physicians, all others can clear $484,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $374K enough to live in Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,821/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,560/month, which eats 8.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physicians, all other salary go in Salem?
Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 103.65 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physicians, all other salary is worth about $360,801 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physicians, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.