Sales Development Representative salary in Medford, OR
Medford is a lower-cost market for sales development representatives: the median of $60,050 a year1 is 10.4% below the Oregon statewide median of $67,040, and 14.2% below the US median of $69,990. Nationally it ranks #232 of 520 areas. About 450 sales development representatives work here, 4% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Medford, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Medford against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | $38,680 | $60,050 | $159,390 | |
| Oregon | $38,510 | $67,040 | $135,480 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Medford earns $44,010–$87,520. The top tenth earns $159,390 or more, 4.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 3.9 times. The mean ($75,070) is 25% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $43,510 wide, against $48,050 across Oregon and $52,810 nationally: employers in Medford pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,680 | $3,223 | $18.60 | $49,910 |
| 25th percentile | $44,010 | $3,668 | $21.16 | $56,787 |
| Median | $60,050 | $5,004 | $28.87 | $77,484 |
| 75th percentile | $87,520 | $7,293 | $42.08 | $112,929 |
| 90th percentile | $159,390 | $13,282 | $76.63 | $205,665 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $27,470 over the median, the 25th only $16,040 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $35,445 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Medford, and the Oregon statewide median of $67,040 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Medford
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,434 to the $60,050 median and brings it to $77,484 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Medford
Of the 17 roles we track in Medford, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($64,580) and paralegals ($57,200). Project Coordinator is the highest at $91,030.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +9.5% | 640 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +7.5% | 360 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 450 | |
| Paralegal | -4.7% | 170 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -10.9% | 150 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Medford (-14.2%), between e-commerce order specialists (-11.6%) and marketing specialists (-18.0%). The typical role here is at -5.4%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Medford than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 5.3% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Medford, 5.5% across Oregon and 8.0% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $44,630 in the Central Oregon nonmetro area to $74,900 in Portland-Vancouver, a gap of $30,270 a year. All 4 areas in Oregon with more sales development representatives than Medford also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($74,900) and Eugene-Springfield, OR ($60,090).
| Area | Median | vs Medford | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | +3.9% | 710 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 220 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.1% | 740 | |
| Medford, OR | this area | 450 | |
| Albany, OR | -0.1% | 200 | |
| Corvallis, OR | -0.4% | 130 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -12.0% | 90 |
Medford against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Medford is #260 of 518 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Omaha and Helena pay just above Medford and Birmingham and Gainesville just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Medford. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Medford | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | +11.6% | 450 | jobs | |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | +4.7% | 450 | jobs | |
| Helena, MT | +0.2% | 160 | pay | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | +0.1% | 3,430 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | this area | 450 | ||
| Birmingham, AL | -0.0% | 3,770 | pay | |
| Gainesville, FL | -0.0% | 910 | pay | |
| Erie, PA | -6.4% | 460 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Medford, OR?
About $77,484 a year at the median, or $6,457 a month: $60,050 in pay plus about $17,434 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for sales development representatives in Medford?
The median was $60,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,680, the 90th $159,390, and the middle half earned $44,010 to $87,520.
Is Medford cheaper than the rest of Oregon for sales development representatives?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $60,050 against $67,040 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Eugene-Springfield at $60,090, the next down Albany at $60,010.
How many sales development representatives work in Medford?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Oregon total of 10,440. 4 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Bend, with about 550.
Does a sales development representative cost more than a paralegal in Medford?
Yes: $2,850 a year more at the median. The medians are $60,050 and $57,200.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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