How much does a paramedic make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Average (mean)
- $63,360
- Jobs
- 100,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $73,470 | $35.32 | |
| 90th | $84,850 | $40.79 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $104,300 |
| New Jersey | $86,630 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 |
| District of Columbia | $78,550 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 |
| Minnesota | $76,300 |
| Oregon | $74,840 |
| California | $74,590 |
| New York | $73,200 |
| Alaska | $71,860 |
| Maryland | $66,660 |
| Massachusetts | $66,340 |
| Utah | $65,420 |
| Delaware | $64,240 |
| New Hampshire | $64,210 |
| Wyoming | $64,040 |
| Colorado | $63,910 |
| Rhode Island | $63,550 |
| Maine | $63,050 |
| North Dakota | $62,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,000 |
| Illinois | $60,660 |
| Iowa | $60,590 |
| Virginia | $60,480 |
| Idaho | $60,380 |
| Vermont | $60,360 |
| Indiana | $60,320 |
| Florida | $60,140 |
| Wisconsin | $59,710 |
| Nevada | $59,280 |
| Missouri | $59,180 |
| Arizona | $58,600 |
| Tennessee | $57,690 |
| Georgia | $57,660 |
| Texas | $57,500 |
| North Carolina | $57,320 |
| Nebraska | $56,230 |
| Louisiana | $56,050 |
| New Mexico | $55,530 |
| Mississippi | $54,630 |
| South Carolina | $53,550 |
| Michigan | $52,080 |
| Ohio | $51,300 |
| Kansas | $51,020 |
| Montana | $50,890 |
| Arkansas | $50,310 |
| Kentucky | $49,890 |
| South Dakota | $48,830 |
| Alabama | $48,540 |
| West Virginia | $48,460 |
| Oklahoma | $46,790 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $123,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $120,300 |
| Bellingham, WA | $120,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $119,700 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $109,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $101,300 |
| Redding, CA | $88,740 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,090 |
| Ogden, UT | $82,650 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $82,310 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $82,060 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,430 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,590 |
In other countries
Paramedic belongs to the international group "Ambulance workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,930
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$74,310
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$96,590
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$101,400
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$80,110
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$95,480
- Medical Dosimetrist$147,500
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Dietetic Technician$37,640
- Pharmacy Technician$45,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.13 ($60,600 a year).
How much does a paramedic make a month?
About $5,050 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,600 a year.
How much does a paramedic make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,230 or less a year ($21.26 an hour); the top 10% make $84,850 or more.
Which state pays paramedics the most?
Washington, with a median of $104,300 a year, followed by New Jersey ($86,630) and Hawaii ($81,280).
Which city pays paramedics the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $123,300 a year.
How many paramedics are there in the United States?
About 100,610 people work as paramedics.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.