How much does a paramedic make in New Jersey?
$86,630a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in New Jersey. That is $41.65 an hour or $7,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.65
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,260Median: $86,630Highest 10%: $99,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,260 | $36.66 | |
| 25th | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| Median | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| 75th | $95,650 | $45.99 | |
| 90th | $99,420 | $47.80 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $79,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $68,640 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 1. Washington | $104,300 |
| 2. New Jersey | $86,630 |
| 3. Hawaii | $81,280 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $78,550 |
| 5. Connecticut | $77,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $41.65 ($86,630 a year).
Do paramedics make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $86,630 against $60,600 nationally, 43% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for paramedic pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays paramedics the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $79,550 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.