Firefighters Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,030 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $95,750
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $52,030
    75th
    $85,130
    90th
    $95,750

    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

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,470
    Security Guards $39,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $64,850
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,200
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $50,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central Oregon is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.57 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central Oregon is 12.6% below 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.