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Salem, OR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+43 this week — 43 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Salem, OR job market overview (May 2026)

The Salem, OR job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 297 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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
Part-time26—$24.58/hr n=5
Full-time22$110k n=7—
Temporary5——
Contract4——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail162—$24.58/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants99——
Consumer Goods43—$24.58/hr n=6
Healthcare38——
Transportation & Logistics20$70k n=8—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Retail Associate12
  • Delivery Driver10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other13
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Registered Nurses7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail162
  • Food Service / Restaurants99
  • Consumer Goods43
  • Healthcare38
  • Transportation & Logistics20
  • Financial Services10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified237 · 80%
  • Part-time26 · 9%
  • Full-time22 · 7%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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