The Salem, NE employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Salem is $15,551, which is 46% lower than than the Nebraska average and 48% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $23,125, which is 57% lower than than the Nebraska average and 58% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Salem is 3%, which is 45% lower than than the national average. The poverty rate in Salem is 39% which is 161% higher than than the national average.