As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Marshal in Portland, OR is $73,113, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,406 weekly, or $6,093 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Marshal in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Fire Marshal in Portland, OR vary widely, spanning from $59,347 to $87,855. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,907) and 75th percentile ($80,830), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,855 per year. This $14,923 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Agility or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Portland Fire Marshal often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Portland currently ranks 209 statewide for Fire Marshal job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fire Marshal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $59,347 Portland, OR May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $65,907 Portland, OR May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $73,113 Portland, OR May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $80,830 Portland, OR May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $87,855 Portland, OR May 01, 2026
25% $65,907 10% $59,347 90% $87,855 75% $80,830 $73,113 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Fire Marshal ?

A Fire Marshal or fire commissioner, in the United States and Canada, is often a member of a state, provincial or territorial government, but may be part of a building department or a separate department altogether. Fire marshals' duties vary but usually include fire code enforcement or investigating fires for origin and cause. Fire marshals may be sworn law-enforcement officers and are often experienced firefighters. In larger cities with substantially developed fire departments the local fire departments are sometimes delegated some of the duties of the fire marshal. A fire marshal's duties ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fire Marshal in Portland, OR. The base salary for Fire Marshal ranges from $65,907 to $80,830 with the average base salary of $73,113. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,072 to $105,262 with the average total cash compensation of $86,750.
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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

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