Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Medford is 90.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Medford earn an average of $76,800 per year or $36.92 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Health Care Social Workers who work in Medford is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Medford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Medford

  • Ranks #4 in Oregon for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #23 in the nation for salary and #87 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #330 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Medford Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $76,800 or $36.92 per hour which is 3% less than the Oregon average salary of $79,870.

AverageMedfordOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.92$38.40-3.85%
Annual Salary$76,800$79,870-3.84%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Medford Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $76,800 or $36.92 per hour which is 23% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageMedfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.92$29.9623.23%
Annual Salary$76,800$62,31023.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Medford earns an average annual salary of $77,139 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $79,870. per year.

Cost-of-living in Medford is 0% less than the Oregon average, which means Medford residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.

  • Oregon average salary is $79,870.
  • Oregon cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,831.
  • Medford average salary is $76,800.
  • Medford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,139.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Medford$76,80099.56%$77,139
Oregon$79,870102.62%$77,831
U.S.$62,310–$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Medford, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $61,690 and $81,020 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $98,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $55,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $55,130
15%2 – 4 years14$55,130 – $61,690
25%5 – 9 years22$61,690 – $76,580
25%10 – 14 years22$76,580 – $81,020
15%15 – 20 years14$76,580 – $98,250
10%20+ years9Above $98,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($53,720), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,350), and School Psychologists ($76,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$76,800
School Psychologists$76,230
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,350
Social Workers$53,720
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Medford Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Medford is 90.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $76,800 per year or $36.92 per hour in Medford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Medford Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $77,139 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Medford are Health Care Social Workers($76,800), School Psychologists($76,230), Substance Abuse Counselors($54,350).

Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Oregon cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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