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Firefighter Salary in Oregon (2026)
$34.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,078/year ($4,423/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,790 Firefighter jobs in Oregon (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Firefighter salary of $70,900 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 $53,078 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $70,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,768 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,424 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,630 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,078 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,423 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Oregon?
- The median Firefighter salary in Oregon is $70,900 per year ($34.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,420 and $90,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $70,900, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $53,078 per year ($4,423 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 3,790 Firefighter 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.