How much does an emergency medical technician make in Portland?
$52,010a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,040Median: $52,010Highest 10%: $63,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 90th | $63,380 | $30.47 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Salem, OR | $50,800 |
| Medford, OR | $48,460 |
| Eugene, OR | $43,280 |
| Bend, OR | $36,630 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $25.00 ($52,010 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $52,010 against $44,470 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,270, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for emergency medical technician pay?
15 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,380 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.