Economy & Jobs — Salem, Oregon
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,487 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$81,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,477 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 86,525 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.5% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
| Public Admin | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 280 |
| Fast Food | 272 |
| Law Offices | 206 |
| Real Estate Offices | 186 |
| Physician Offices | 154 |
| Insurance Agencies | 150 |
| Dental Offices | 141 |
| Child Day Care | 106 |
| Convenience Stores | 98 |
| Coffee Shops | 89 |
| Bars | 80 |
| Auto Repair | 75 |
| Commercial Banks | 60 |
| Chiropractors | 60 |
| Beauty Salons | 57 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
