Firefighters Salary in Corvallis, OR

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

Median annual salary $83,680 +40.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.23
10th percentile $40,510
90th percentile $98,800
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,510
    25th
    $58,500
    50th (median)
    $83,680
    75th
    $98,800
    90th
    $98,800

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 110% Median Firefighters salary is 10% above 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 Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $93,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $123,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Corvallis, OR is $40.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.94 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Corvallis, OR is 40.6% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $40,510 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,500.