EMT Salary in Oregon (2026)
$23.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,031/year ($3,169/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 8th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 1,970 EMT jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $49,270 a year — though pay ranges from $37,600 for newcomers to $63,430 at the top.
EMT pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,970 EMT jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median EMT salary of $49,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,031 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $49,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,769 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,738 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,031 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,169 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Oregon?
- The median EMT salary in Oregon is $49,270 per year ($23.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,220 and $55,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $49,270, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $38,031 per year ($3,169 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,970 EMT jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.