How much does a paramedic make in Madison?
$59,440a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.58 an hour or $4,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.58
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,440Median: $59,440Highest 10%: $75,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 25th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 75th | $70,590 | $33.94 | |
| 90th | $75,810 | $36.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,430 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $68,810 |
| Racine, WI | $65,710 |
| Green Bay, WI | $64,810 |
| Janesville, WI | $64,210 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,430 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,010 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,280 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $59,220 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.58 ($59,440 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $59,440 against $60,600 nationally, 2% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,710, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for paramedic pay?
134 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,810 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.