How much does a paramedic make in Alabama?
$48,540a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Alabama. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.34
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $48,540Highest 10%: $62,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| Median | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 75th | $59,540 | $28.63 | |
| 90th | $62,230 | $29.92 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Montgomery, AL | $59,090 |
| Birmingham, AL | $53,820 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,310 |
| Columbus, GA | $49,610 |
| Decatur, AL | $48,540 |
| Florence, AL | $46,080 |
| Anniston, AL | $44,860 |
| Mobile, AL | $39,840 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 46. Arkansas | $50,310 |
| 47. Kentucky | $49,890 |
| 48. South Dakota | $48,830 |
| 49. Alabama | $48,540 |
| 50. West Virginia | $48,460 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $46,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $23.34 ($48,540 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $48,540 against $60,600 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for paramedic pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays paramedics the most?
Montgomery, AL, with a median of $59,090 a year.
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.