Top Paying Jobs in Medford, OR
Medford, OR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,790 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($615,500), Family Medicine Physicians ($285,470), Dentists, General ($206,260). The cost of living index is 101.43 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,530/month.
$107K
Avg. median salary
101.43
Cost of living index
$1,530
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Medford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $136K | $65.26/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.21/hr |
| 13 | Software Developers | Technology | $130K | $62.35/hr |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $129K | $61.83/hr |
| 15 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $128K | $61.56/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $128K | $61.52/hr |
| 17 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $127K | $61.07/hr |
| 18 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $125K | N/A |
| 19 | Sales Managers | Management | $125K | $59.99/hr |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $125K | $59.91/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Medford
Cost of living vs. national average+1.4% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,530/mo
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