How much does a paramedic make in Baltimore?
$66,330a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $31.89 an hour or $5,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.89
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,020Median: $66,330Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 25th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $66,330 | $31.89 | |
| 75th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $48.97 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Washington, DC | $75,190 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $68,640 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $51,650 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $31.89 ($66,330 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $66,330 against $60,600 nationally, 9% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $66,660, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for paramedic pay?
50 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,900 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.