F
44%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
60%
Household income NAT. AVG.
32%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
IndexSalemNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$16,719$37,538$29,829
Median household income$22,125$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$32,386$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$17,394$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$30,625$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$20,442$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate6.2%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level44.1%10.9%15.1%
New Real Estate Listings in Salem Area
Search Homes for Sale in Salem, NJ

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Salem is 44% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Salem is 60% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Salem is 32% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Salem is 192% higher than the national average

Compare Salem, NJ Employment

      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Salem

      See all the best places to live around Salem
      How would you rate the job market in Salem?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Salem?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Salem poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $14,748 $22,125 $44,250
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Salem median earnings by income bracket

      Salem employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry2.3%2.3%
      Manufacturing sector18.8%18.8%
      Financial & insurance services1.9%1.9%
      Wholesale & retail services18.8%18.8%
      Public administration0.4%0.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities11.8%11.8%
      Education, health & social services19.7%19.7%
      Other26.5%26.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Hockessin, DE14,172$153,879178.2%
      North Star, DE7,546$142,955158.4%
      Townsend, DE2,546$137,856149.2%
      Beckett, NJ5,091$132,817140.1%
      Pike Creek, DE6,987$121,750120.1%
      Salem, NJ4,761$22,12560.0%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Lakeview, GA4,761$56,3891.9%
      Royersford, PA4,760$57,8004.5%
      Springdale, MD4,762$119,530116.1%
      Fishhook, AK4,759$81,84547.9%
      Suncoast Estates, FL4,759$41,37525.2%
      Salem, NJ4,761$22,12560.0%
      Source: The Salem, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).