How much does a paramedic make in North Carolina?
$57,320a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in North Carolina. That is $27.56 an hour or $4,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.56
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,730Median: $57,320Highest 10%: $75,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $57,320 | $27.56 | |
| 75th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $75,170 | $36.14 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, NC | $68,220 |
| Raleigh, NC | $65,220 |
| Durham, NC | $64,310 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,120 |
| Asheville, NC | $63,480 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,660 |
| Wilmington, NC | $61,060 |
| Greensboro, NC | $58,980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $58,110 |
| Greenville, NC | $53,210 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,470 |
| Hickory, NC | $49,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 33. Tennessee | $57,690 |
| 34. Georgia | $57,660 |
| 35. Texas | $57,500 |
| 36. North Carolina | $57,320 |
| 37. Nebraska | $56,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,050 |
| 39. New Mexico | $55,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.56 ($57,320 a year).
Do paramedics make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $57,320 against $60,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for paramedic pay?
North Carolina ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays paramedics the most?
Fayetteville, NC, with a median of $68,220 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.