SOC 11-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Managers — Salem
Salem, OR · 7 metro areas compared
In Salem, OR the median wage is $141,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salem, OR the median wage is $141,400. That is 15.1% lower than the national median of $166,570. Pay ranges from under $98,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $211,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $124,190 to $177,110.
The area has 620 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $164,680. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 17th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,930 | −40.6% |
| 25th | $124,190 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $141,400 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $177,110 | +6.3% |
| 90th | $211,710 | +27.1% |
| Mean | $161,860 | −2.8% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salem run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $141,400 buys what $136,750 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$141,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$136,750US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $141,400 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,930 to $211,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $164,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Managers in Salem, OR?
The median annual wage is $141,400, or $67.98 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 $166,570, so pay in Salem, OR is 15.1% 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 $211,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,930 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 $164,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 620 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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