How much does a firefighter make in Albany?
$61,060a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $29.36 an hour or $5,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.36
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,640Median: $61,060Highest 10%: $88,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 75th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 90th | $88,660 | $42.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Portland, OR | $85,170 |
| Corvallis, OR | $82,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $72,280 |
| Salem, OR | $64,900 |
| Medford, OR | $63,130 |
| Bend, OR | $62,140 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $45,180 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $96,670 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,940 |
| Protective Service Worker | $70,180 |
| Security Guard | $44,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $29.36 ($61,060 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $61,060 against $59,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $70,900, so Albany pays 14% less.
Where does Albany rank for firefighter pay?
118 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,660 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.