Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
231,701
Employed
219,746
Unemployed
11,955
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Salem, OR
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $373,970 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $295,170 |
| Chief Executives | $261,650 |
| Pediatricians, General | $256,710 |
| Dentists, General | $212,310 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $174,260 |
| Pharmacists | $169,210 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $163,270 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,640 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $162,600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.