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Firefighters average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $87,380 | $85,170 | $74,690 | $63,957 | 105 |
| Corvallis | $77,720 | $82,700 | $60,630 | $57,987 | 104 |
| Medford | $70,480 | $63,130 | $45,180 | $53,387 | 101 |
| Eugene | $65,430 | $72,280 | $54,560 | $50,082 | 102 |
| Salem | $64,990 | $64,900 | $52,920 | $49,762 | 104 |
| Bend | $61,140 | $62,140 | $53,710 | $46,965 | 104 |
| Albany | $59,070 | $61,060 | $47,560 | $45,461 | 102 |
| Grants Pass | $48,290 | $45,180 | $38,800 | $37,629 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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