Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Salem, OR
SOC 51-9193 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$33,180
per year in Salem, OR
Middle half
$32,570–$54,540
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Salem, OR
Concentration
4.03×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Salem, OR
$33,180
published median
United States
$41,330
19.7% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
14th
14 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Oregon ($40,030). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $33,180 median has purchasing power comparable to about $32,012 nationally. Salem, OR's BEA regional price parity is 103.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Salem, OR.
$31,310$60,840
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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