Auto Service Writer Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does an Auto Service Writer make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Auto Service Writer in Salem, OR is $57,723. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,701 to $69,536, with most professionals earning between $38,577 and $80,292.

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Common responsibilities of an Auto Service Writer

Determine problems and services needed by listening to customer's description of symptoms.

December 25, 2022

Provide quality customer service, consistently achieving excellent CSI scores.

January 17, 2023

Obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers.

February 07, 2023

Adheres to Company Customer Care standards to meet customer expectations.

March 15, 2023

Checking vehicle maintenance records.

March 25, 2023

Enter work orders into service database system.

April 07, 2023

Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Auto Service Writer in Salem, OR

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69536

57723

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59011

What is the average salary for Auto Service Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Auto Service Writer in Salem, OR. The base salary for Auto Service Writer ranges from $47,701 to $69,536 with the average base salary of $57,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,665 to $73,224 with the average total cash compensation of $59,011.

View Average Salary for Auto Service Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,723	$47,701 - $69,536
Bonus	$1,288	$964 - $3,687
Total Pay	$59,011	$48,665 - $73,224

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Auto Service Writer Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,037 - $68,568	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,503 - $72,163	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,018 - $68,541	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,693 - $72,440	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,693 - $72,440	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,631 - $72,350	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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