How much does a paramedic make in Portland?
$65,960a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.71 an hour or $5,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.71
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,420Median: $65,960Highest 10%: $86,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 25th | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| Median | $65,960 | $31.71 | |
| 75th | $77,030 | $37.03 | |
| 90th | $86,120 | $41.40 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Bangor, ME | $65,300 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.71 ($65,960 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $65,960 against $60,600 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,050, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for paramedic pay?
52 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,120 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.