Director of Care Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does a Director of Care make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Care in Salem, OR is $92,756. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,734 to a high of $123,534, with most professionals earning between $75,471 and $108,866.

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Provide leadership, direction and skill development to direct reports (Clinical Services Managers, Registered Nurses, Advance Practice Nurses, Social Workers and administrative staff).

December 17, 2022

Monitors the outcomes of Resident Services activities by evaluating staff performance, ensuring compliance with community and State Regulations, and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources.

January 11, 2023

Manage overall warranty process of individual homeowners to ensure quality work of trades.

January 15, 2023

Participates in educational conferences and updates and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to areas of responsibilities.

March 21, 2023

Assures that all staff is fully informed on the answers to the most frequently asked questions by residents , families, and prospective families.

March 29, 2023

Attend monthly Faculty meetings with Program Director to include organization, administration, continuous review and revision of curriculum.

April 08, 2023

Develops and implements systems, policies and procedures for prospective, concurrent and retrospective case review, clinical practice guidelines, care maps, clinical protocols, and reporting quality of care issues identified during the utilization review process.

April 24, 2023

Assists and position residents into and out wheelchair, bed, stretcher, and stationary chair using proper body mechanics and staff assistance according to written procedures and ambulates residents.

May 09, 2023

Demonstrated skill in administrative performance, which includes expertise with communication, both written and oral, supervision of staff, documentation requirements, and service coordination.

May 11, 2023

Maintains a close working relationship with Executive Director and Director of Health Care to foster resident/ family support and resident welfare.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Care in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

75471

108866

92756

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

75623

108898

92760

What is the average salary for Director of Care in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Care in Salem, OR. The base salary for Director of Care ranges from $75,471 to $108,866 with the average base salary of $92,756. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,623 to $108,898 with the average total cash compensation of $92,760.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,756	$75,471 - $108,866
Bonus	$3	$152 - $32
Total Pay	$92,760	$75,623 - $108,898

* 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.

Director of Care Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,421 - $107,351	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,323 - $112,979	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,391 - $107,308	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,623 - $113,412	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,623 - $113,412	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,525 - $113,272	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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