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Jobs in Medford, OR

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Medford, OR: 89,060 jobs, median pay $49,900 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$49,900median pay
89,060jobs
4cities listed
$107,000top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Medford, OR is a metropolitan area in Oregon. BLS counts 89,060 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $49,900 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $34,470 and the highest-paid tenth more than $107,000).

Cities in our guides that belong to this area: Medford, Ashland, Central Point, White City.

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Fast Food and Counter Workers3,210$34,140$30,680$43,4001.46
Home Health and Personal Care Aides3,000$44,950$37,800$50,4601.22
Retail Salespersons2,840$35,840$30,990$47,4901.27
Registered Nurses2,370$127,030$98,520$149,3701.22
Cashiers2,060$34,390$31,060$44,4601.16
Stockers and Order Fillers1,890$39,120$34,860$49,0501.16
General and Operations Managers1,680$95,630$50,690$202,8200.84
Office Clerks, General1,460$48,730$36,070$63,6401.03
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1,450$39,090$31,660$50,2001.15
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,440$58,220$43,850$76,8101.22
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,340$49,270$36,020$66,4101.70
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary1,190$38,750$29,580$47,9401.47
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants1,180$47,230$39,900$59,9802.15
Waiters and Waitresses1,130$50,440$30,640$72,7900.87
Nursing Assistants1,000$47,890$43,480$59,3801.21
Cooks, Restaurant960$38,430$33,960$55,0401.19
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand920$37,980$35,090$49,4100.55
Receptionists and Information Clerks910$40,630$34,450$46,5701.75
Carpenters910$57,930$39,790$99,7302.38
Medical Assistants900$48,820$44,210$58,2401.93
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive880$48,310$37,040$62,2600.90
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers830$49,170$36,070$74,2201.28
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers780$45,230$34,840$69,0701.12
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education780$65,830$48,960$92,1400.98
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General700$51,180$37,160$71,3900.79
Customer Service Representatives690$45,630$35,950$60,0400.46
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners680$35,930$32,180$42,3601.39
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers640$65,730$47,590$96,9400.77
Light Truck Drivers640$45,880$35,100$69,2601.14
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products620$61,030$41,590$101,4000.87
Accountants and Auditors600$81,210$59,820$129,0500.72
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers570$43,210$34,370$56,8001.05
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks530$47,010$36,230$61,5801.14
Construction Laborers520$49,350$38,670$69,2200.84
Business Operations Specialists, All Other520$67,200$46,560$113,7600.83
Food Preparation Workers510$35,440$30,910$47,5500.99
Electricians500$92,410$53,460$119,3901.15
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers500$63,820$52,580$84,3001.29
Social and Human Service Assistants500$49,090$38,000$67,1702.01
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education490$77,180$49,660$97,4200.80

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Software Developers330$129,690$71,850$204,8000.34
Registered Nurses2,370$127,030$98,520$149,3701.22
General and Operations Managers1,680$95,630$50,690$202,8200.84
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers300$94,440$62,690$132,4700.64
Electricians500$92,410$53,460$119,3901.15
Project Management Specialists420$91,030$61,570$164,8000.68
Accountants and Auditors600$81,210$59,820$129,0500.72
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education490$77,180$49,660$97,4200.80
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors340$68,990$49,470$96,2301.21
Human Resources Specialists430$67,540$49,360$108,1800.81
Business Operations Specialists, All Other520$67,200$46,560$113,7600.83
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education780$65,830$48,960$92,1400.98
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers640$65,730$47,590$96,9400.77
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists360$64,580$43,770$104,0900.69
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers500$63,820$52,580$84,3001.29
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products620$61,030$41,590$101,4000.87
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel450$60,050$38,680$159,3900.63
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,440$58,220$43,850$76,8101.22
Carpenters910$57,930$39,790$99,7302.38
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors330$57,590$42,140$87,7000.92
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics420$57,390$37,880$81,3701.05
Dental Assistants310$57,300$48,120$61,6401.41
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term460$55,580$54,680$77,7401.53
Computer User Support Specialists320$52,190$47,840$78,2000.79
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators380$51,930$43,920$57,8800.85
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General700$51,180$37,160$71,3900.79
Waiters and Waitresses1,130$50,440$30,640$72,7900.87
Billing and Posting Clerks320$49,670$39,160$63,8601.39
Construction Laborers520$49,350$38,670$69,2200.84
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,340$49,270$36,020$66,4101.70
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers830$49,170$36,070$74,2201.28
Social and Human Service Assistants500$49,090$38,000$67,1702.01
Medical Assistants900$48,820$44,210$58,2401.93
Office Clerks, General1,460$48,730$36,070$63,6401.03
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive880$48,310$37,040$62,2600.90
Nursing Assistants1,000$47,890$43,480$59,3801.21
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants1,180$47,230$39,900$59,9802.15
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks530$47,010$36,230$61,5801.14
Light Truck Drivers640$45,880$35,100$69,2601.14
Customer Service Representatives690$45,630$35,950$60,0400.46

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
MedfordOregon86,315$1,376
AshlandOregon21,259$1,387
Central PointOregon19,216$1,364
White CityOregon10,750$1,379

Open jobs

Open private-sector jobs by city of this area:

Medford · Ashland · Central Point · White City

FAQ

How many jobs are there in Medford, OR?

BLS counts 89,060 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Medford, OR?

$49,900 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Medford, OR?

Software Developers, with a median of $129,690 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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