Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $70,900 | $62,011 | +14% |
| Median hourly wage | $34.09 | $29.81 | +14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,569.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Oregon is $70,900, or about $34.09 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Oregon is +14% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Oregon typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,790 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $70,900, Oregon offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.