Computer Programmers pay range in Medford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,290 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Medford earn between $68,830 and $119,290.
- $62K10th
- $69K25th
- $91KMedian
- $119K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,240 | $8,020 | $46.27 |
| Median | $90,570 | $7,548 | $43.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,830 | $5,736 | $33.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,290 | $9,941 | $57.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Medford vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Medford earn 13% less than the Oregon average ($110,390) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $96,240 | $90,570 | $61,640 | $141,290 | 50 |
| Oregon | $110,390 | $99,540 | $77,080 | $143,450 | 1,370 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Medford
On the average salary of $96,240, a single filer in Medford takes home about $69,415 a year, or $5,785 a month and $2,670 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross 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.
Is Medford a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $96,240 buys what about $94,880 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Medford ($49,900). A typical home costs $439,493, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other Oregon cities
Medford ranks 6th of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Bend pays the most ($122,240).
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Computer Programmers salary in Medford: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Medford?
$46.27 an hour on average, and $43.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Medford?
About $69,415 a year ($5,785 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,240. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do computer programmers earn more in Medford than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
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. SOC code 15-1251; area Medford, OR (32780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.