How much does a paramedic make in Providence?
$66,370a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $31.91 an hour or $5,531 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.91
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,330Median: $66,370Highest 10%: $81,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $66,370 | $31.91 | |
| 75th | $74,010 | $35.58 | |
| 90th | $81,490 | $39.18 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $31.91 ($66,370 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $66,370 against $60,600 nationally, 10% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $63,550, so Providence pays 4% more.
Where does Providence rank for paramedic pay?
49 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,490 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.