How much does a paramedic make in Phoenix?
$53,400a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $25.67 an hour or $4,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.67
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,180Median: $53,400Highest 10%: $73,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 25th | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| Median | $53,400 | $25.67 | |
| 75th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $73,150 | $35.17 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $63,660 |
| Yuma, AZ | $63,040 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $61,830 |
| Tucson, AZ | $61,410 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $59,740 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $58,950 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $25.67 ($53,400 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $53,400 against $60,600 nationally, 12% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $58,600, so Phoenix pays 9% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for paramedic pay?
180 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,150 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.