OR · Medford · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Medford, OR

Clinical Social Workers in the Medford area earn a median of $42.96 per hour, about $89,350 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.29 and $47.23. That ranks 18th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 15th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Medford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Medford.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Medford, OR

The metro median is 5% above the Oregon statewide median of $40.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 90 healthcare social workers employed in the Medford metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.46$57,12016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.29$73,4008% above U.S. median
Median$42.96$89,35031% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.23$98,24044% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.51$109,22060% above U.S. median

How Medford ranks

  • 18th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 15th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Medford

  • Overall prices in Medford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.96 median hour buys what $42.35 buys at the national price level, 29% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,547
  • Per year: $77,328
  • Per month: $6,444

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Medford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Medford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Oregon

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Hospitals in Medford

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Medford, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Medford, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford, OR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Jackson County

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Jackson County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, OR119 mi$39.53/hr61,182
Eugene, OR120 mi$39.53/hr178,786
Redding, CA125 mi$36.72/hr93,502
Bend, OR142 mi$37.55/hr106,926
Corvallis, OR156 mi$39.46/hr61,993
Albany, OR159 mi$39.46/hr57,156

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Oregon · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Medford

Medford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Medford, OR?

Clinical Social Workers in the Medford metro area have a median pay of $42.96 per hour, about $89,350 a year. The middle half earn between $35.29 and $47.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Medford a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Medford ranks 15th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Medford?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Medford, led by Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Medford as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Medford in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Jackson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Medford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Medford is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationWhite City, OR · 5 postings$44.51/ hr$35–$65
  • North Bend Medical Center, IncCoos Bay, OR · 1 wage offer$26.44/ hr$26–$26
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77

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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$49.30High$65

6 Social Worker postings with published pay in Oregon, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Social Worker roles

  1. Social Worker- HUD-VASH Case ManagerPermanent
    $72k–$113k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted yesterday
  2. Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)Permanent
    $104k–$136k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted 7 days ago

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