Salem, MO Employment

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34%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
48%
Household income NAT. AVG.
5%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSalemMissouriNational
Income per capita$19,805$27,044$29,829
Median household income$28,511$49,593$55,322
Median income owner occupied$44,783$62,242$70,586
Median income renter occupied$20,507$30,016$35,192
Median earnings male$31,747$34,901$36,919
Median earnings female$18,703$24,771$26,250
Unemployment rate4.4%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level24.0%15.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Salem is 34% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Salem is 48% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Salem is 5% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Salem is 59% higher than the national average

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      $33,058 $49,593 $99,186
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Salem median earnings by income bracket

      Salem employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.9%4.9%
      Manufacturing sector40.6%40.6%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services10.5%10.5%
      Public administration4.5%4.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.9%3.9%
      Education, health & social services10.0%10.0%
      Other19.1%19.1%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Salem, MO4,904$28,51148.5%

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      Salem, MO4,904$28,51148.5%
      Source: The Salem, MO employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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