How much does a paramedic make in Salem?
$77,460a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.24 an hour or $6,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.24
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,910Median: $77,460Highest 10%: $95,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| 25th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 75th | $79,970 | $38.45 | |
| 90th | $95,900 | $46.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Eugene, OR | $63,940 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.24 ($77,460 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $77,460 against $60,600 nationally, 28% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $74,840, so Salem pays 4% more.
Where does Salem rank for paramedic pay?
24 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,900 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.