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
- 49.8 % 37th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Commuting in
- 53.3 % 23rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Commuting out
- 82.7 % 2nd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
How much commuting is there in Salem?
Commuting in is 53.3% and commuting out 82.7% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.
What is the education level in Salem?
49.8% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).
How are household finances in Salem?
3.6% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2025).
The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Salem, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.