How much does a paramedic make in Buffalo?
$60,820a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,480Median: $60,820Highest 10%: $81,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,480 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $56,500 | $27.16 | |
| Median | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $73,350 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $81,960 | $39.40 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| New York, NY | $79,550 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $78,950 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,700 |
| Albany, NY | $63,370 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,940 |
| Utica, NY | $60,990 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,480 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.24 ($60,820 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $60,820 against $60,600 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,200, so Buffalo pays 17% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for paramedic pay?
112 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,960 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.