How much does a firefighter make in Eugene?
$72,280a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $34.75 an hour or $6,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.75
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $72,280Highest 10%: $81,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $54,560 | $26.23 | |
| Median | $72,280 | $34.75 | |
| 75th | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 90th | $81,880 | $39.37 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Portland, OR | $85,170 |
| Corvallis, OR | $82,700 |
| Salem, OR | $64,900 |
| Medford, OR | $63,130 |
| Bend, OR | $62,140 |
| Albany, OR | $61,060 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $45,180 |
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How much does a firefighter make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $34.75 ($72,280 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $72,280 against $59,280 nationally, 22% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $70,900, so Eugene pays 2% more.
Where does Eugene rank for firefighter pay?
65 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,880 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.