How much does a paramedic make in Kentucky?
$49,890a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Kentucky. That is $23.99 an hour or $4,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.99
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,050Median: $49,890Highest 10%: $66,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| Median | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 75th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $66,820 | $32.13 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $63,210 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,330 |
| Louisville, KY | $55,760 |
| Paducah, KY | $53,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,320 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $47,260 |
| Huntington, WV | $43,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 44. Kansas | $51,020 |
| 45. Montana | $50,890 |
| 46. Arkansas | $50,310 |
| 47. Kentucky | $49,890 |
| 48. South Dakota | $48,830 |
| 49. Alabama | $48,540 |
| 50. West Virginia | $48,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.99 ($49,890 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $49,890 against $60,600 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for paramedic pay?
Kentucky ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays paramedics the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $63,210 a year.
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.