How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Oregon in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Oregon earns about $35.98 per hour ($74,840 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay comes out to roughly $6,237 a month and $1,439 a week. Those figures sit near the middle of the range for the profession statewide.

That's 23% above the national figure of $60,600 a year for Paramedics, according to the same data. Oregon ranks 7th among the 51 states and D.C. for Paramedic pay. The state employs 1,210 Paramedics, a modest workforce compared with the 100,610 counted nationwide, but enough to place Oregon among the higher-paying states for the role.

Entry-level positions in Oregon typically offer around $24.93 an hour, or about $51,850 a year, for newly certified Paramedics. Pay tends to move toward the statewide figure of $74,840 within the first several years on the job. Those who complete critical care or additional certifications often see raises come sooner.

Experienced Paramedics in Oregon often earn upwards of $39.58 an hour, around $82,320 a year, and the top 10% make over $95,900. That leaves a spread of $44,050 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and city all factor into where an individual lands within that range.

Oregon Paramedic pay climbed from $51,920 in 2021 to $74,840 in 2025, a gain of $22,920. That is a rise of 44% over five years. The climb was steady rather than a single jump, moving from $60,350 in 2022 to $70,590 in 2023 and $73,380 in 2024 before reaching last year's figure.

That outpaces the 30% national rise for Paramedics over the same stretch, meaning Oregon's gains have run ahead of the country as a whole. Pay has moved up steadily each of the last several years, though nothing about that trend guarantees future increases. For someone starting now, the recent climb suggests wages have kept pace with a fast-changing job.

Pay runs highest in the Salem metro area, where Paramedics typically earn $77,460 a year ($37.24 an hour), about 4% above the statewide figure. Eugene and Springfield trail behind, each posting a typical $63,940 a year ($30.74 an hour) for the role. Figures cover each city's full metro area, not just city limits.

Springfield posts the lowest typical pay in the state at $63,940 a year, putting the spread between Oregon's highest- and lowest-paying cities at $13,520. Salem also has the largest Paramedic workforce among the state's tracked cities, with 180 employed there. Pay differences like these usually track each area's cost of living rather than anything else.

Among neighboring states, Washington pays Paramedics considerably more, with a typical $104,310 a year, 39% above Oregon's figure. California runs about even with Oregon at $74,590 a year. Idaho and Nevada both pay less, with typical pay of $60,380 and $59,280 respectively, roughly a fifth below Oregon's figure. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across the region.

Paramedics in Oregon typically earn $74,840 a year ($35.98 an hour), a figure that has climbed 44% since 2021 and now sits above the national figure. For specific licensing and certification requirements, check Oregon's EMS registry or licensing board page. Readers weighing a move within the state can compare local figures on the city pages for Salem, Eugene, and Springfield before deciding where to work.