How much does a paramedic make in Rhode Island?
$63,550a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Rhode Island. That is $30.55 an hour or $5,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.55
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,960Median: $63,550Highest 10%: $81,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| Median | $63,550 | $30.55 | |
| 75th | $74,010 | $35.58 | |
| 90th | $81,490 | $39.18 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $66,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 15. New Hampshire | $64,210 |
| 16. Wyoming | $64,040 |
| 17. Colorado | $63,910 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $63,550 |
| 19. Maine | $63,050 |
| 20. North Dakota | $62,320 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $61,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $30.55 ($63,550 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $63,550 against $60,600 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for paramedic pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays paramedics the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $66,370 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.