May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Salem
Salem, OR
434 occupations
Across 434 occupations with published wages in Salem, physicians, all other record the highest median at $373,970 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Salem
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $373,970 | 330 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $295,170 | 180 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $261,650 | 120 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $256,710 | 60 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $212,310 | 140 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $174,260 | 40 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $169,210 | 300 | |
| 9 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $163,270 | — | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,640 | 140 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $162,600 | 320 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,390 | 490 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $156,070 | 780 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $152,090 | 270 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $144,190 | 190 | |
| 16 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $143,980 | 130 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $141,400 | 620 | |
| 18 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $140,670 | 30 | |
| 19 | Computer Network Architects | $138,930 | 180 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $137,400 | 660 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $136,990 | 200 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $136,150 | 130 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $136,050 | 70 | |
| 24 | Optometrists | $134,590 | 60 | |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $134,500 | 180 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,040 | $45,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,880 | $34,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,550 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,010 | $131,750 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,950 | $41,520 |
| Management Analysts | 3,740 | $99,090 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,490 | $114,430 |
| Cashiers | 3,480 | $34,340 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,220 | $55,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,160 | $50,650 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,760 | 80 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $32,850 | 650 |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | $33,180 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,450 | 2,550 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,570 | 130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,760 | 280 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,870 | 420 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,100 | 590 |
| Cashiers | $34,340 | 3,480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,520 | 5,880 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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