How much does a paramedic make in Mississippi?
$54,630a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Mississippi. That is $26.26 an hour or $4,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.26
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,690Median: $54,630Highest 10%: $71,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,690 | $19.08 | |
| 25th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $54,630 | $26.26 | |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $71,710 | $34.48 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $66,830 |
| Gulfport, MS | $61,320 |
| Jackson, MS | $60,850 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $53,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 37. Nebraska | $56,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,050 |
| 39. New Mexico | $55,530 |
| 40. Mississippi | $54,630 |
| 41. South Carolina | $53,550 |
| 42. Michigan | $52,080 |
| 43. Ohio | $51,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $26.26 ($54,630 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $54,630 against $60,600 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for paramedic pay?
Mississippi ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays paramedics the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $66,830 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.