Firefighters Salary in Bend, OR

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

Median annual salary $62,880 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $50,580
90th percentile $78,110
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,580
    25th
    $59,510
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $65,660
    90th
    $78,110

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 74% Median Firefighters salary is 26% 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 Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,770
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $94,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $82,380
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,960
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $123,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bend, OR is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

    Is Bend above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bend, OR is 5.6% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $50,580 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,510.