How much does a paramedic make in Columbus?
$47,130a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.66
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 245 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,700Median: $47,130Highest 10%: $69,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 75th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 90th | $69,280 | $33.31 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Mansfield, OH | $64,220 |
| Cleveland, OH | $60,490 |
| Toledo, OH | $56,230 |
| Canton, OH | $53,320 |
| Dayton, OH | $52,760 |
| Akron, OH | $52,370 |
| Wheeling, WV | $49,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,320 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,990 |
| Sandusky, OH | $45,230 |
| Huntington, WV | $43,750 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.66 ($47,130 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $47,130 against $60,600 nationally, 22% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $51,300, so Columbus pays 8% less.
Where does Columbus rank for paramedic pay?
245 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,280 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.