SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — Salem
Salem, OR · 6 metro areas compared
In Salem, OR the median wage is $90,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salem, OR the median wage is $90,270. That is 22.6% lower than the national median of $116,580. Pay ranges from under $57,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,460 to $109,390.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $103,990. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,620 | −50.6% |
| 25th | $66,460 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $90,270 | −22.6% |
| 75th | $109,390 | −6.2% |
| 90th | $136,240 | +16.9% |
| Mean | $94,930 | −18.6% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salem run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $90,270 buys what $87,302 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,302US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,270 a year, 22.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,620 to $136,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $103,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Salem, OR?
The median annual wage is $90,270, or $43.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $116,580, so pay in Salem, OR is 22.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salem, OR earns more than $136,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $103,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Salem, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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