How much does a paramedic make in Boston?
$66,460a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $31.95 an hour or $5,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,720Median: $66,460Highest 10%: $84,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 25th | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| Median | $66,460 | $31.95 | |
| 75th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 90th | $84,560 | $40.65 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $73,570 |
| Providence, RI | $66,370 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $64,750 |
| Worcester, MA | $64,400 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $31.95 ($66,460 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $66,460 against $60,600 nationally, 10% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $66,340, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for paramedic pay?
48 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,560 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.