Firefighters Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $75,130 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.12
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $81,680
Employed locally 290
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $59,610
    50th (median)
    $75,130
    75th
    $76,150
    90th
    $81,680

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 108% Median Firefighters salary is 8% 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $90,540
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $47,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,540
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eugene, OR is $36.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.37 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eugene, OR is 26.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,610.