How much does a paramedic make in Philadelphia?
$68,640a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.00
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,740Median: $68,640Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,740 | $26.32 | |
| 25th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| Median | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 75th | $78,070 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.67 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $33.00 ($68,640 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $68,640 against $60,600 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $61,000, so Philadelphia pays 13% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for paramedic pay?
41 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,300 or more.
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.