Local Market Insights: Portland

The demand for Paramedic professionals in Portland is highly competitive. Local salaries often adjust based on the metro area's cost of living and industry concentration.

Local Demand
High
Competition
Moderate
Growth Trend
+7%
Portland, OR

Paramedic Jobs in Portland

Creative and tech hub with strong sustainability focus and no sales tax. Paramedic professionals in Portland enjoy a median salary of $49,350, adjusted for the local cost of living (131 index).

Median Salary
$49,350
Average Salary
$52,500
Cost of Living
131
Job Growth
7%

About Paramedic in Portland

Provide emergency medical care, transport patients to hospitals, and respond to medical emergencies.

The Portland market for paramedics is influenced by the city's strong economy, with salaries typically above the national average.

Pros & Cons in Portland

Pros

  • +Helping people
  • +Exciting work
  • +Camaraderie
  • +Benefits

Cons

  • -High stress
  • -Danger
  • -Shift work
  • -Physical demands

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