Firefighters Salary in Albany, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, OR

Median annual salary $70,700 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $81,940
Employed locally 110
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $55,730
    50th (median)
    $70,700
    75th
    $70,740
    90th
    $81,940

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 96% Median Firefighters salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    New York $88,380
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Port St. Lucie, FL $87,640

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,790
    Security Guards $36,640
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $60,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Albany, OR is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.62 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Albany, OR is 18.8% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Albany?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,730.