salary$72,280 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,880per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Eugene?
OK. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 26.7% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $72,280 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $38,800 and $81,880.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 26.7% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.