What is the job market like in Salem?

Unemployment in Salem was 4.4% in 2024 and the median income SEK 447,000 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
4.4 % 151st highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
447,000 SEK/yr 30th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
48.7 % 41st highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
51.3 % 25th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
82.6 % 2nd highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Salem?

Commuting in is 51.3% and commuting out 82.6% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Salem?

48.7% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Salem?

3.2% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2023).

The figures come from Statistics Sweden and Kolada and are shown in full on the municipal page for Salem, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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