Firefighters Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $47,200 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $85,290
Employed locally 460
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $30,360
    50th (median)
    $47,200
    75th
    $69,700
    90th
    $85,290

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $83,690
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,500
    Security Guards $39,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $48,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern Oregon is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern Oregon is 20.7% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,360.