How much does a firefighter make in Oregon?
$70,900a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Oregon. That is $34.09 an hour or $5,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.09
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $70,900Highest 10%: $104,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| Median | $70,900 | $34.09 | |
| 75th | $90,980 | $43.74 | |
| 90th | $104,100 | $50.03 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $85,170 |
| Corvallis, OR | $82,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $72,280 |
| Salem, OR | $64,900 |
| Medford, OR | $63,130 |
| Bend, OR | $62,140 |
| Albany, OR | $61,060 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $45,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| 12. Oregon | $70,900 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $67,380 |
| 14. Nevada | $66,570 |
| 15. Indiana | $62,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $34.09 ($70,900 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $70,900 against $59,280 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Oregon rank for firefighter pay?
Oregon ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays firefighters the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $85,170 a year.
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.