Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $25.01 an hour ($52,010 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). It is 6% higher than the Oregon median ($49,270).
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.73 | $41,040 |
| 25% of workers | $23.07 | $47,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.01 | $52,010 |
| 75% of workers | $28.10 | $58,460 |
| 90% of workers | $30.47 | $63,380 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $52,010 | 1,040 |
| Salem | $50,800 | 210 |
| Medford | $48,460 | 170 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $43,280 | 150 |
| Bend | $36,630 | 60 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $130,310 |
| Nursing Assistants | $50,350 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,510 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $58,590 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $83,010 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $104,810 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $61,890 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $62,720 |
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