How much does a firefighter make in Portland?
$85,170a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.95 an hour or $7,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.95
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,250Median: $85,170Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| Median | $85,170 | $40.95 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.03 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.95 ($85,170 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $85,170 against $59,280 nationally, 44% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $70,900, so Portland pays 20% more.
Where does Portland rank for firefighter pay?
17 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 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.