How much does a paramedic make in New York?
$73,200a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in New York. That is $35.19 an hour or $6,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.19
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,900Median: $73,200Highest 10%: $98,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,900 | $26.88 | |
| 25th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $73,200 | $35.19 | |
| 75th | $80,870 | $38.88 | |
| 90th | $98,050 | $47.14 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $79,550 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $78,950 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,700 |
| Albany, NY | $63,370 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,940 |
| Utica, NY | $60,990 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,820 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 6. Minnesota | $76,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $74,840 |
| 8. California | $74,590 |
| 9. New York | $73,200 |
| 10. Alaska | $71,860 |
| 11. Maryland | $66,660 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $66,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.19 ($73,200 a year).
Do paramedics make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $73,200 against $60,600 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for paramedic pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.