How much does a paramedic make in Pennsylvania?
$61,000a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Pennsylvania. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,040Median: $61,000Highest 10%: $81,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $53,820 | $25.88 | |
| Median | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| 90th | $81,590 | $39.23 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $68,640 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,730 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,900 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $60,390 |
| Reading, PA | $60,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,990 |
| York, PA | $59,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $57,720 |
| Erie, PA | $53,820 |
| Williamsport, PA | $49,610 |
| Johnstown, PA | $47,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 18. Rhode Island | $63,550 |
| 19. Maine | $63,050 |
| 20. North Dakota | $62,320 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $61,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $60,660 |
| 23. Iowa | $60,590 |
| 24. Virginia | $60,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.33 ($61,000 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $61,000 against $60,600 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for paramedic pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays paramedics the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $68,640 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.