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Average salary by job family in Medford
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $128,460 |
|---|---|
| Management | $121,520 |
| Legal | $98,950 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $97,650 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,920 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,800 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $77,560 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,190 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,670 |
| Protective Service | $67,380 |
| Community and Social Service | $64,670 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,790 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,630 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,130 |
| Production | $51,020 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,840 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,620 |
| Sales and Related | $48,430 |
| Healthcare Support | $48,350 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,410 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,000 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,590 |
Highest-paying jobs in Medford
- Chief Executives$503,650
- Family Medicine Physicians$287,030
- Dentists, General$216,870
- Commercial Pilots$168,470
- Natural Sciences Managers$168,210
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,580
- Medical and Health Services Managers$161,340
- Physician Assistants$157,300
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155,170
- Financial Managers$154,000
Most common jobs in Medford and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,210 | $35,000 | $34,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,000 | $44,410 | $44,950 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,840 | $39,010 | $35,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,370 | $120,520 | $127,030 |
| Cashiers | 2,060 | $35,600 | $34,390 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,890 | $41,060 | $39,120 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,680 | $114,260 | $95,630 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,460 | $49,600 | $48,730 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,450 | $41,290 | $39,090 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,440 | $59,830 | $58,220 |
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Cost of living in Medford
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 101.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,850 therefore buys what $62,948 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $439,493, 6.2 times the median household income of $71,443.
$439,493typical home value
$71,443median household income
101.4BEA price parity
222,563metro population
Take-home pay in Medford
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,440 | $31,200 | $2,600 |
| Median wage | $49,900 | $38,799 | $3,233 |
| Average wage | $63,850 | $48,934 | $4,078 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,100 | $54,416 | $4,535 |
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 Medford
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical25 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$287K
- Dentists, General$217K
- Physician Assistants$157K
- Pharmacists$153K
- Nurse Practitioners$150K
- Veterinarians$141K
- Registered Nurses$121K
- Dental Hygienists$111K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$107K
- Chiropractors$103K
- Respiratory Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79K
- Surgical Technologists$78K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Pharmacy Technicians$55K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$504K
- Natural Sciences Managers$168K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$161K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Human Resources Managers$138K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Purchasing Managers$136K
- Construction Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$118K
- General and Operations Managers$114K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Public Relations Managers$114K
- Managers, All Other$113K
- Facilities Managers$111K
- Industrial Production Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$109K
- Administrative Services Managers$103K
- Fundraising Managers$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Lodging Managers$72K
- Food Service Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$132K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Computer Systems Analysts$111K
- Computer Programmers$96K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$79K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Web Developers$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$113K
- Loan Officers$102K
- Project Management Specialists$101K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Labor Relations Specialists$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$79K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Training and Development Specialists$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$66K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- School Psychologists$110K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85K
- Conservation Scientists$81K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79K
- Foresters$76K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Biological Technicians$50K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97K
- Electricians$88K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$85K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$70K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$65K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$64K
- Sheet Metal Workers$64K
- Carpenters$63K
- Pipelayers$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$60K
- Tile and Stone Setters$59K
- Roofers$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$101K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85K
- Firefighters$70K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$60K
- Transportation Security Screeners$56K
- Security Guards$44K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$84K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$81K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78K
- Social Workers, All Other$73K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$70K
- Clergy$68K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$56K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$47K
- Religious Workers, All Other$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
- Bicycle Repairers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$88K
- Instructional Coordinators$85K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Library Technicians$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Production29 jobs
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68K
- Machinists$60K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Bakers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- File Clerks$54K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$51K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- New Accounts Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Tellers$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$168K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Bus Drivers, School$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$47K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Parking Attendants$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- Insurance Sales Agents$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75K
- Real Estate Brokers$74K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$61K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$36K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Massage Therapists$82K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$73K
- Dental Assistants$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Nursing Assistants$51K
- Medical Assistants$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$50K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Pharmacy Aides$45K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$40K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$55K
- Skincare Specialists$54K
- Residential Advisors$53K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$46K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Recreation Workers$43K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- Waiters and Waitresses$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48K
- Bartenders$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
Jobs paid by the hour in Medford
For 1 job in the Medford, OR metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $67.23 | $85.45 | 90 |
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Salary in Medford: questions
What is a good salary in Medford?
Half of all workers in the Medford metro earn less than $49,900 and the average is $63,850. Earning more than $72,100 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Medford to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,770, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Medford?
Chief Executives ($503,650), Family Medicine Physicians ($287,030), Dentists, General ($216,870).
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 Medford, OR (32780), all occupations and 333 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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