Salem city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Labor Force
12,951
Employed
12,440
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.8%
Carpool7.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk5.8%
Work from Home9.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.4%
Government41.8%
Self-Employed5.9%
Salem city, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,951 people. 9.5% of workers work from home. 90.4% of workers are in the private sector.