The South Salem, OH 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 South Salem is $15,296, which is 45% lower than than the Ohio average and 49% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $36,528, which is 28% lower than than the Ohio average and 34% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in South Salem is 8%, which is 63% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in South Salem is 28% which is 83% higher than than the national average.