Staff Photographer Salary in Salem, OR

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How much does a Staff Photographer make in Salem, OR?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Photographer in Salem, OR is $62,100. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,418 to a high of $69,836, with most professionals earning between $54,415 and $66,149.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Photographer in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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54415
66149
62100

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54700
67087
63292
What is the average salary for Staff Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Photographer in Salem, OR. The base salary for Staff Photographer ranges from $54,415 to $66,149 with the average base salary of $62,100. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,700 to $67,087 with the average total cash compensation of $63,292.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,100 $54,415 - $66,149
Bonus $1,193 $285 - $938
Total Pay $63,292 $54,700 - $67,087
* 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.

Staff Photographer Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,658 - $65,228 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,471 - $68,648 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,636 - $65,202 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,687 - $68,911 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,687 - $68,911 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,617 - $68,826 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....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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