What emergency medical technicians earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,010 | $25.01 | 1,040 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47,210 | $22.70 | 260 |
| Salem, OR | $50,800 | $24.42 | 210 |
| Medford, OR | $48,460 | $23.30 | 170 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $43,280 | $20.81 | 150 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $49,190 | $23.65 | 110 |
| Bend, OR | $36,630 | $17.61 | 60 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $49,710 | $23.90 | 50 |
Emergency Medical Technicians in Oregon earned a median of $49,270 a year ($23.69 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $43,220 to $55,530.
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $52,010.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.