How much does a paramedic make in Michigan?
$52,080a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Michigan. That is $25.04 an hour or $4,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.04
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,400Median: $52,080Highest 10%: $66,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 25th | $47,610 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 75th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $66,070 | $31.76 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $63,200 |
| Traverse City, MI | $59,140 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $58,380 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,410 |
| Lansing, MI | $51,250 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $48,150 |
| Flint, MI | $47,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 39. New Mexico | $55,530 |
| 40. Mississippi | $54,630 |
| 41. South Carolina | $53,550 |
| 42. Michigan | $52,080 |
| 43. Ohio | $51,300 |
| 44. Kansas | $51,020 |
| 45. Montana | $50,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $25.04 ($52,080 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $52,080 against $60,600 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Michigan rank for paramedic pay?
Michigan ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays paramedics the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $63,200 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.