Oregon Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 5 Oregon fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 5 current Oregon listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $72,883.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Oregon
- 1. Albany Fire Department Station $77,872 (Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, March 2026)
- 2. Dallas Fire & EMS Department $71,958 (Firefighter/Paramedic, July 2026)
- 3. Kingsley Field Fire Department $48,000 (Seasonal Firefighter / EMT, May 2026)
- 4. Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District #7 $47,873 (Firefighter/Engineer, July 2026)
All Oregon departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Fire Department Station · Albany | $77,872 | $98,443 | 1 |
| Bend Fire & Rescue · Bend | $95,597 | $122,009 | 1 |
| Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District #7 · Waldport | $47,873 | $60,453 | 1 |
| Dallas Fire & EMS Department · Dallas | $71,958 | $91,838 | 1 |
| Kingsley Field Fire Department · Klamath Falls | $48,000 | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.