How much does a paramedic make in Maryland?
$66,660a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Maryland. That is $32.05 an hour or $5,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.05
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,020Median: $66,660Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 25th | $55,880 | $26.87 | |
| Median | $66,660 | $32.05 | |
| 75th | $84,430 | $40.59 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $48.97 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,190 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $68,640 |
| Salisbury, MD | $68,150 |
| Baltimore, MD | $66,330 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $51,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 8. California | $74,590 |
| 9. New York | $73,200 |
| 10. Alaska | $71,860 |
| 11. Maryland | $66,660 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $66,340 |
| 13. Utah | $65,420 |
| 14. Delaware | $64,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $32.05 ($66,660 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $66,660 against $60,600 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Maryland rank for paramedic pay?
Maryland ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays paramedics the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,190 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.