How Much Does an EMT Make in Eugene, OR in 2026?
Typical pay for EMTs in Eugene, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Oregon.
BLS OES May 2025 · Eugene · Springfield metro area
A typical EMT in Eugene, Oregon earns $20.81 per hour, or $43,280 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,607 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $41,230, and the top 10% of earners make over $59,060.
That pay is 12% below the Oregon figure of $49,270 and 3% below the national figure of $44,470. Eugene ranks 4th of 5 metro areas in Oregon for EMT pay. About 150 EMTs work in the Eugene · Springfield area. Eugene is part of the Eugene · Springfield metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Springfield share these figures.
EMT pay in Eugene at a glance
- Typical pay is $20.81 an hour, or $43,280 a year.
- That is 12% below the Oregon figure, ranking 4th of 5 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $41,230; the top 10% make over $59,060.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an EMT make in Eugene?
Pay in Eugene runs from entry-level positions at around $19.82 an hour to more than $28.39 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Oregon and national figures.
EMT pay by career stage in Eugene
| Career stage | Eugene | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $41,230$19.82 an hour | $37,600$18.08 an hour | $34,130$16.41 an hour |
| First years | $41,520$19.96 an hour | $43,220$20.78 an hour | $37,960$18.25 an hour |
| Typical EMT | $43,280$20.81 an hour | $49,270$23.69 an hour | $44,470$21.38 an hour |
| Experienced | $51,170$24.60 an hour | $55,530$26.70 an hour | $50,100$24.09 an hour |
| Top 10% | $59,060$28.39 an hour | $63,430$30.50 an hour | $62,500$30.05 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Eugene · Springfield area as BLS defines it
EMT pay growth in Eugene
Typical (median) annual wage for EMTs in the Eugene · Springfield area · BLS OES May estimates, 2021 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2021, typical EMT pay in Eugene was $37,180 a year. By 2025 it had reached $43,280.
How Eugene compares with other Oregon cities
Portland pays EMTs the most in Oregon at $52,010 a year, $8,730 more than Eugene. The lowest-paying area in the state is Bend at $36,630.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Eugene | EMTs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $52,010 | $25.01 | +20% | 1,040 |
| 2 | Salem | $50,800 | $24.42 | +17% | 210 |
| 3 | Medford | $48,460 | $23.30 | +12% | 170 |
| 4 | Eugene metro incl. Springfield | $43,280 | $20.81 | this city | 150 |
| 5 | Bend | $36,630 | $17.61 | -15% | 60 |
Every metro area in Oregon with EMT wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $49,270
Is Eugene a good place to work as an EMT?
EMT pay in Eugene sits close to the national figure: $43,280 a year, 3% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Eugene · Springfield area, about 1.0 are EMT positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 1.1. That makes EMTs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an EMT make in Eugene, OR?
- A typical EMT in Eugene earns $43,280 a year, or $20.81 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $41,230 and the top 10% earn over $59,060.
- How much does an EMT make an hour in Eugene?
- Typical hourly pay for EMTs in Eugene is $20.81. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $19.82, and the top 10% earn over $28.39 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an EMT in Eugene?
- Entry-level EMT positions in Eugene typically offer around $19.82 an hour, or $41,230 a year.
- Is EMT pay in Eugene higher than in the rest of Oregon?
- Eugene pay is 12% below the Oregon figure of $49,270 a year, ranking 4th of 5 metro areas in the state. Portland pays the most in Oregon at $52,010.