Medford, Oregon Job Growth

There were 87,500 jobs in Medford, Oregon in May 2021 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 102,347 employed persons for the month. Medford added 400 jobs in May 2021 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 250 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Medford job growth to job growth in other cities.

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Medford, Oregon Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Medford as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment for Medford, Oregon

CES employment for Medford peaked in January 2020 at 91,600. Since then 4,100 jobs have been lost in Medford according to the employer survey. From a trough of 78,200 in April 2020, Medford has gained 9,300 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in May 2021 for Medford is at a new high of 102,347.

Employment: CES, CPS

Medford, Oregon Employment History