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Average salary by job family in Grants Pass
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $121,290 |
|---|---|
| Management | $115,770 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,270 |
| Legal | $94,780 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,630 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,170 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,000 |
| Community and Social Service | $65,930 |
| Construction and Extraction | $63,420 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,210 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,070 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,610 |
| Protective Service | $60,400 |
| Healthcare Support | $51,460 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,970 |
| Production | $48,300 |
| Sales and Related | $48,160 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,670 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,870 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,310 |
| Personal Care and Service | $42,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,650 |
Highest-paying jobs in Grants Pass
- Physicians, All Other$385,830
- Dentists, General$234,150
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$174,140
- Physician Assistants$165,750
- Financial Managers$164,330
- Medical and Health Services Managers$155,820
- Nurse Practitioners$147,620
- Pharmacists$146,480
- Sales Managers$137,000
- Software Developers$135,760
Most common jobs in Grants Pass and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,640 | $51,080 | $53,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,240 | $35,730 | $34,900 |
| Cashiers | 760 | $35,570 | $34,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 740 | $41,950 | $36,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 670 | $38,860 | $36,500 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 560 | $40,560 | $38,140 |
| Registered Nurses | 540 | $114,640 | $106,710 |
| General and Operations Managers | 520 | $107,920 | $84,700 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 510 | $42,060 | $41,600 |
| Nursing Assistants | 420 | $52,720 | $49,770 |
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Cost of living in Grants Pass
Prices in the Grants Pass area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,710 therefore buys what $61,078 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $392,879, 6.6 times the median household income of $59,097.
$392,879typical home value
$59,097median household income
97.8BEA price parity
88,069metro population
Take-home pay in Grants Pass
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,560 | $31,288 | $2,607 |
| Median wage | $50,730 | $39,402 | $3,283 |
| Average wage | $59,710 | $45,926 | $3,827 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,090 | $47,656 | $3,971 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Salaries for every job in Grants Pass
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical12 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$386K
- Dentists, General$234K
- Physician Assistants$166K
- Nurse Practitioners$148K
- Pharmacists$146K
- Dental Hygienists$115K
- Registered Nurses$115K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$84K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Pharmacy Technicians$53K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$51K
Management12 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$174K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$156K
- Sales Managers$137K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Construction Managers$124K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$122K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- General and Operations Managers$108K
- Industrial Production Managers$104K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Food Service Managers$67K
Computer and Mathematical4 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations12 jobs
- Management Analysts$111K
- Loan Officers$104K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Cost Estimators$66K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Tax Preparers$50K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$78K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72K
- Social Workers, All Other$72K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68K
- Clergy$66K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- Electricians$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$87K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Carpenters$62K
- Roofers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
Educational Instruction and Library6 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$55K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
Protective Service4 jobs
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Office and Administrative Support19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$51K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Tellers$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Production13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Machinists$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Bakers$39K
Sales and Related9 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$113K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$67K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Waiters and Waitresses$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44K
- Bartenders$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Dishwashers$35K
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Salary in Grants Pass: questions
What is a good salary in Grants Pass?
Half of all workers in the Grants Pass metro earn less than $50,730 and the average is $59,710. Earning more than $62,090 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Grants Pass to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,207, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Grants Pass?
Physicians, All Other ($385,830), Dentists, General ($234,150), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($174,140).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Grants Pass, OR (24420), all occupations and 159 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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