Metro profile · CBSA 41420
Healthcare wages in Salem, OR
33 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
42
Across 33 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Salem
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
33 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $66,840 | $61,493 | 48 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $373,970 | $344,052 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $131,750 | $121,210 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $127,680 | $117,466 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $104,360 | $96,011 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $121,920 | $112,166 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $101,580 | $93,454 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $45,200 | $41,584 | 44 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $295,170 | $271,556 | 43 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $256,710 | $236,173 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $212,310 | $195,325 | 43 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $162,600 | $149,592 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $79,600 | $73,232 | 43 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $169,210 | $155,673 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,640 | $72,349 | 43 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $78,010 | $71,769 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $59,210 | $54,473 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $50,800 | $46,736 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $48,840 | $44,933 | 42 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $109,700 | $100,924 | 41 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $50,600 | $46,552 | 41 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $52,210 | $48,033 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $50,240 | $46,221 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $102,360 | $94,171 | 40 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,310 | $45,365 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $144,190 | $132,655 | 40 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $76,570 | $70,444 | 40 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $48,160 | $44,307 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $67,090 | $61,723 | 39 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,430 | $32,596 | 39 |
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