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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Population
Highest paying careers in Medford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $82K | $39.51/hr |
| 72 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $82K | $39.45/hr |
| 73 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $81K | $39.12/hr |
| 74 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.04/hr |
| 75 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $81K | $38.98/hr |
| 76 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | Office & Admin | $81K | $38.76/hr |
| 77 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $81K | $38.75/hr |
| 78 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 79 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $79K | $38.06/hr |
| 80 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.75/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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