Registered Nurses Salary in Medford, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Medford, OR

Median annual salary $111,980 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.84
10th percentile $91,240
90th percentile $132,190
Employed locally 2,370
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,240
    25th
    $96,370
    50th (median)
    $111,980
    75th
    $118,840
    90th
    $132,190

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 157% Median Registered Nurses salary is 57% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $140,330
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $130,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    Bend, OR $130,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740

    Related occupations in Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $53,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,900
    Dental Hygienists $109,100
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $89,040
    Pharmacists $156,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Medford?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Medford, OR is $53.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.81 or more per hour.

    Is Medford above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Medford, OR is 19.6% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Medford?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $91,240 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,370.