How much does a paramedic make in Minneapolis?
$77,430a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,810Median: $77,430Highest 10%: $96,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 25th | $70,150 | $33.73 | |
| Median | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $88,410 | $42.50 | |
| 90th | $96,100 | $46.20 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Fargo, ND | $62,320 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,010 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,280 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,550 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $37.23 ($77,430 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $77,430 against $60,600 nationally, 28% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $76,300, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for paramedic pay?
25 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,100 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.