How much does a paramedic make in Rochester?
$62,940a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $30.26 an hour or $5,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.26
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,990Median: $62,940Highest 10%: $75,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,990 | $25.96 | |
| 25th | $61,020 | $29.34 | |
| Median | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 75th | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| 90th | $75,980 | $36.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| New York, NY | $79,550 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $78,950 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,700 |
| Albany, NY | $63,370 |
| Utica, NY | $60,990 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,820 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,480 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $30.26 ($62,940 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $62,940 against $60,600 nationally, 4% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,200, so Rochester pays 14% less.
Where does Rochester rank for paramedic pay?
88 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,980 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.