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EMT salary in Oregon

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$49,270median pay per year in Oregon, or $23.69 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $37,600lowest 10% earn less
  2. $43,22025th percentile
  3. $49,270median
  4. $55,53075th percentile
  5. $63,430top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $44,470[3]

The median pay for EMTs in Oregon was $49,270 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,800 above the US median[6].

Jobs in OR
1,970[4]
Rank by median pay
8 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+10.8%[6]

How much do EMTs make in Oregon?

EMTs in Oregon had a median pay of $49,270 a year, or $23.69 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average was $50,040 a year[7]. Oregon ranked 8th out of the 50 states and DC for the median[5].

The US median was $44,470 a year[3], so Oregon was $4,800 (10.8%) higher[6]. Compared with all jobs in Oregon, where the median was $57,000[8], EMTs earned $7,730 less[9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,600 a year, and the top 10% earned more than $63,430[2]. Among Oregon metro areas, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro had the highest median at $52,010[10]. Bend had the lowest of the five listed, at $36,630[11].

OEWS counts people paid a wage or salary. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Oregon vs US pay

Pay for EMTs in Oregon next to the national figures[1][3].

ORUS
Median per year$49,270[1]$44,470[3]
Median per hour$23.69[1]$21.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$37,600[2]$34,130[13]
Top 10% earn more than$63,430[2]$62,500[13]
Jobs1,970[4]180,510[3]

Pay by metro area in Oregon

Metro areas in Oregon with the most jobs for EMTs, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA[11]$52,0101,040
Salem, OR$50,800210
Medford, OR$48,460170
Eugene-Springfield, OR$43,280150
Bend, OR$36,63060

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for EMTs in the states that border Oregon, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Washington[14]$52,6902,940
California$46,38021,880
Idaho$38,840780
Nevada$37,5601,530

Median pay for EMTs in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for EMTs are projected to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an EMT make in Oregon?
The median pay was $49,270 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $50,040 a year[7].
How much does an EMT make an hour in Oregon?
The median was $23.69 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile hourly wage was $18.08 and the 90th percentile was $30.50[17].
Which city in Oregon pays EMTs the most?
Of the 5 metro areas with a published median, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro had the highest, at $52,010 a year[10]. Salem was at $50,800[11].
Is Oregon a good state for EMTs?
Oregon ranked 8th out of the 50 states and DC for the median wage[5]. Its median was 10.8% above the US median[6]. Washington, at $52,690, was the highest-paying bordering state[14].
What do you need to become an EMT in Oregon?
This is a US figure, not an Oregon one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience or on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon was $49,270 per year and $23.69 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon: 10th percentile $37,600, 25th percentile $43,220, 75th percentile $55,530, 90th percentile $63,430. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in the US as a whole was $44,470 per year and $21.38 per hour, with about 180,510 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,970 people worked as Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oregon had the 8th highest median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon ($49,270) was $4,800 (10.8%) higher than the US median ($44,470). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon was $50,040 per year and $24.06 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oregon was $57,000. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon was $7,730 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($57,000). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 5 metro areas in or partly in Oregon with a published median for Emergency Medical Technicians, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median annual wage, $52,010. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Emergency Medical Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $34,130, 25th percentile $37,960, 75th percentile $50,100, 90th percentile $62,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in states that border Oregon (highest first): Washington $52,690; California $46,380; Idaho $38,840; Nevada $37,560. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Emergency Medical Technicians is projected to grow 5.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,800 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Emergency Medical Technicians: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon: 10th percentile $18.08, 25th percentile $20.78, 75th percentile $26.70, 90th percentile $30.50. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Oregon. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.