Salem Oregon Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Salem Oregon metro area was $65,665 in 2021, the latest figures available. Salem median household income is $5,897 lower than the median Oregon household income and $4,052 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Salem median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Salem are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Salem Oregon
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Oregon | $71,562 | -1.36% | +4.57% |
| Salem | $65,665 | -4.48% | +6.60% |
Trends in Salem, OR Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Salem is $65,665. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $69,614 and is now $3,949 (5.67%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Salem, Oregon, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Salem
| Date | US | Oregon | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $71,562 | $65,665 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $72,547 | $68,744 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $71,065 | $69,614 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $68,435 | $61,599 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $66,550 | $62,075 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,956 | $63,116 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $61,923 | $59,979 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $58,510 | $56,715 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $58,541 | $55,024 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $58,119 | $53,975 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $56,519 | $55,114 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $61,340 | $56,856 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,832 | $57,283 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $59,724 | $60,212 |
Salem Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Salem was $79,364 in 2021. Compared to the median Oregon family income, Salem median family income is $8,721 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Salem will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Salem Oregon
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Oregon | $88,085 | -1.36% | +5.13% |
| Salem | $79,364 | -4.92% | +8.83% |
Trends in Salem, OR Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Salem is $79,364. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $84,914 and is now $5,550 (6.54%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Salem, Oregon, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Salem
| Date | US | Oregon | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $88,085 | $79,364 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $89,297 | $83,469 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $87,472 | $84,914 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,787 | $72,926 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $80,907 | $73,488 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $80,081 | $73,713 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $75,805 | $73,057 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,793 | $64,905 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $71,956 | $64,151 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $70,313 | $64,307 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,451 | $64,722 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $74,906 | $69,059 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $77,484 | $70,570 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $73,289 | $71,388 |
Salem Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Salem was $32,360 in 2021. Compared to the median Oregon per capita income, Salem median per capita income is $6,615 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Salem will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Salem Oregon
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Oregon | $38,975 | -0.05% | +6.06% |
| Salem | $32,360 | +0.66% | +10.06% |
Trends in Salem, OR Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $32,360, the per capita income for Salem was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Salem, Oregon, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Salem
| Date | US | Oregon | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,975 | $32,360 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,993 | $32,147 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,654 | $30,802 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,747 | $29,402 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $35,313 | $29,033 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $34,799 | $28,886 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $33,298 | $27,829 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $31,671 | $25,766 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,510 | $25,142 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $30,751 | $25,161 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $30,457 | $26,090 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $31,795 | $26,792 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $33,404 | $27,491 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $33,079 | $30,262 |
