How much does a paramedic make in Milwaukee?
$61,430a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $61,430Highest 10%: $75,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| Median | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| 90th | $75,200 | $36.15 |
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 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,010 |
| Madison, WI | $59,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,280 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $59,220 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.53 ($61,430 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $61,430 against $60,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,710, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for paramedic pay?
105 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,200 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.