Salem is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 171806 residents.. The poverty rate of Salem is 15.3%, which is 9% higher than national average. The typical household in Salem earns $58726 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 42.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Salem, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Salem remained 6.2%, which is 32% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Salem, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Salem is 112, which is 12% higher than national average. Median home value in Salem is $266200 , which is 16% higher than national average. While median income in Salem remained $58726, which is 13% lower than national average.