How much does a paramedic make in Missouri?
$59,180a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Missouri. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,480Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $81,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| 25th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| Median | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $73,780 | $35.47 | |
| 90th | $81,300 | $39.09 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $63,050 |
| Kansas City, MO | $59,520 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,230 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $51,650 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,480 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 28. Florida | $60,140 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $59,710 |
| 30. Nevada | $59,280 |
| 31. Missouri | $59,180 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,600 |
| 33. Tennessee | $57,690 |
| 34. Georgia | $57,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $59,180 against $60,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Missouri rank for paramedic pay?
Missouri ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays paramedics the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $63,050 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.