How much does a firefighter make in Bend?
$62,140a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $62,140Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $53,710 | $25.82 | |
| Median | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
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 |
| Albany, OR | $61,060 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $45,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Bend, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $29.88 ($62,140 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $62,140 against $59,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $70,900, so Bend pays 12% less.
Where does Bend rank for firefighter pay?
108 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,330 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.