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EMT (public EMS) · Oregon

EMT salary in Oregon

EMTs in Oregon earn a median $49,270 a year across all employers.

$49,270
median pay in OR, all employers
1,970
workers in OR (SOC 29-2042)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Oregon, all employers Sourced

Emergency Medical Technicians (SOC 29-2042) in Oregon, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureOR
Workers1,970
10th percentile$37,600
Median$49,270
90th percentile$63,430
National median, government employers$45,800

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Oregon

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) - General Service
OPSRP (Pension Program + IAP)
1.5%Age 656%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Oregon pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Free practice tests for Oregon

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national EMT (public EMS) page.

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