salary$85,170 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,570per year
Jobs in the area1,730people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Portland?
OK. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 26.4% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $85,170 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $58,250 and $110,570.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 26.4% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.