How much does a paramedic make in Denver?
$65,090a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $31.29 an hour or $5,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.29
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,380Median: $65,090Highest 10%: $87,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,380 | $26.14 | |
| 25th | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $65,090 | $31.29 | |
| 75th | $78,370 | $37.68 | |
| 90th | $87,320 | $41.98 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Greeley, CO | $66,830 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,310 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $64,680 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,360 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $62,000 |
| Boulder, CO | $61,450 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $31.29 ($65,090 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $65,090 against $60,600 nationally, 7% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,910, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for paramedic pay?
59 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,320 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.