How much does a paramedic make in Albany?
$63,370a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.47
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,760Median: $63,370Highest 10%: $75,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,760 | $26.81 | |
| 25th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| Median | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 75th | $74,280 | $35.71 | |
| 90th | $75,840 | $36.46 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| New York, NY | $79,550 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $78,950 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,940 |
| Utica, NY | $60,990 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,820 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,480 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $471,700 |
| Physician | $314,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $253,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $236,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $218,400 |
| Dentist | $193,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $184,000 |
| Optometrist | $164,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $30.47 ($63,370 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $63,370 against $60,600 nationally, 5% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,200, so Albany pays 13% less.
Where does Albany rank for paramedic pay?
82 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,840 or more.
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.