Median DOL Salary
$86,973
Total DOL Filings
1,239
Companies Hiring
340
Cost of Living Index
113.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Salem, OR$86,973
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Salem, OR is 42.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Salem
Highest-Paying Occupations in Salem
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,000 | -47.3% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $74,500 | -26.1% | 13 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,349 | -34.6% | 12 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $55,182 | -48.1% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,000 | -32.2% | 5 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $42,869 | -29.9% | 297 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $26,500 | -30.3% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Oregon
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Oregon.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,520 | 740 |
| Sociologists | $211,560 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $185,790 | 1,180 |
| Physicists | $183,860 | 120 |
| Pediatricians, General | $181,990 | 800 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $180,010 | 660 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,210 | 8,190 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $174,100 | 320 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $170,220 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,860 | N/A |
Salary Trend in Salem, OR
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Salem, OR has a cost of living index of 113.1, which is 13.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $88,417 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,000 | $83,112 |
| Management Analysts | $74,500 | $65,871 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,349 | $60,432 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $55,182 | $48,790 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,000 | $48,630 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Salem, OR stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Salem, OR
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.