How much does a paramedic make in Charlotte?
$61,660a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $29.64 an hour or $5,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.64
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,380Median: $61,660Highest 10%: $77,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| 25th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| Median | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| 75th | $68,230 | $32.80 | |
| 90th | $77,600 | $37.31 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Fayetteville, NC | $68,220 |
| Raleigh, NC | $65,220 |
| Durham, NC | $64,310 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,120 |
| Asheville, NC | $63,480 |
| Wilmington, NC | $61,060 |
| Greensboro, NC | $58,980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $58,110 |
| Greenville, NC | $53,210 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,470 |
| Hickory, NC | $49,460 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $29.64 ($61,660 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $61,660 against $60,600 nationally, 2% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $57,320, so Charlotte pays 8% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for paramedic pay?
103 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,600 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.