Jobs & Employment in Salem, MO

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Labor Force

2,073

Employed

1,974

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
89.5%
Carpool
4.2%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
5.3%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
81.4%
Government
35.8%
Self-Employed
9.7%

Salem, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.8% with a labor force of 2,073. About 89.5% of workers drive alone to work. 5.3% of workers work from home.