Paramedic in Oregon
Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for OR. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.
BLS OEWS 2024, Oregon.
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route How to become a paramedic in Oregon
To become a licensed Paramedic in Oregon, individuals must complete a state-approved Paramedic program and possess an Associate's Degree or higher, or have two out of the past five years of active employment as a paramedic. Applicants must pass the NREMT Paramedic cognitive exam and submit an application with the Oregon Health Authority, EMS & Trauma Systems, which includes a background check. Oregon offers reciprocity for paramedics licensed in other states with NREMT certification, provided they meet Oregon's specific education or experience requirements.
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Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Oregon. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.
checklist Oregon requirements
| Licensing body | Oregon Health Authority, EMS & Trauma Systems |
| State license | Required |
| Education | State-approved Paramedic program and an Associate's Degree or higher, or two out of the past five years of active employment as a paramedic at the National Registry paramedic level. A Transitional Paramedic license is available for those without an Associate's Degree who agree to obtain one within 48 months. |
| Exam | NREMT Paramedic (Cognitive) ($175) |
| Application fee | $290 |
| Renewal | Every 2.0 years |
| Notes | Minimum age 18. Requires current CPR certification (AHA Healthcare or BLS Provider equivalent). All initial applicants must submit an FBI fingerprint-based national background check. Renewal requires maintaining NREMT certification, which has its own CE requirements. Paramedics renew every odd year. |
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balance Is it worth it?
- check_circleOregon license required — clearer credential signal to employers
- check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)