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Salem, OR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)

Salem, OR job market overview (June 2026)

The Salem, OR job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 411 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Salem, OR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Salem, OR.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time53$110k n=14—
Part-time19—$24.58/hr n=8
Contract12——
Intern7——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail165—$24.58/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants120——
Consumer Goods68—$24.58/hr n=6
Healthcare55$158k n=6$33.38/hr n=3
Professional Services50——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist15
  • Pharmacy10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Registered Nurses4
  • Nurse Practitioners4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail165
  • Food Service / Restaurants120
  • Consumer Goods68
  • Healthcare55
  • Professional Services50
  • Transportation & Logistics22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified316 · 77%
  • Full-time53 · 13%
  • Part-time19 · 5%
  • Contract12 · 3%
  • Intern7 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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