How Much Does an EMT Make in Springfield, OR in 2026?
Typical pay for EMTs in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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. Springfield ranks 4th of 5 metro areas in Oregon for EMT pay. About 150 EMTs work in the Eugene · Springfield area. Springfield is part of the Eugene · Springfield metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Eugene share these figures.
EMT pay in Springfield 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 Springfield?
Pay in Springfield 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 Springfield
| Career stage | Springfield | 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
How Springfield compares with other Oregon cities
Portland pays EMTs the most in Oregon at $52,010 a year, $8,730 more than Springfield. The lowest-paying area in the state is Bend at $36,630.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Springfield | 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 | Springfield metro incl. Eugene | $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 Springfield a good place to work as an EMT?
EMT pay in Springfield 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 Springfield, OR?
- A typical EMT in Springfield 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 Springfield?
- Typical hourly pay for EMTs in Springfield 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 Springfield?
- Entry-level EMT positions in Springfield typically offer around $19.82 an hour, or $41,230 a year.
- Is EMT pay in Springfield higher than in the rest of Oregon?
- Springfield 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.