Firefighters Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $85,300 +43.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.01
10th percentile $58,330
90th percentile $110,740
Employed locally 1,670
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,330
    25th
    $74,380
    50th (median)
    $85,300
    75th
    $102,920
    90th
    $110,740

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 90% Median Firefighters salary is 10% 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 Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $97,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $48,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $87,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,580
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Portland, OR-WA is $41.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.16 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Portland, OR-WA is 43.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $58,330 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,380.