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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Salem, Oregon

The median site reliability engineer salary in Salem, OR is $156,600 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 6.9% below the Oregon state average.

City Median
$156,600
vs State Avg
$-11,600
vs National
+$11,600
Cost of Living
102%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Salem by Experience

In Salem, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $99,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $226,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$99,360
+$7,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$159,840
+$11,840 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$226,800
+$16,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Salem, OR

Percentile Salem
10th Percentile $95,040
25th Percentile $124,200
Median (50th) $156,600
75th Percentile $199,800
90th Percentile $237,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other Oregon Cities

Portland, OR
$179,800
Pop. 652,503
Hillsboro, OR
$171,100
Pop. 106,447
Gresham, OR
$165,300
Pop. 113,103
Eugene, OR
$160,950
Pop. 176,654

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Salem

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Salem and the surrounding Oregon area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.