How much does a paramedic make in Seattle?
$123,300a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $59.28 an hour or $10,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.28
- Vs. national median
- +103%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,530Median: $123,300Highest 10%: $144,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,530 | $37.27 | |
| 25th | $105,000 | $50.47 | |
| Median | $123,300 | $59.28 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.94 | |
| 90th | $144,200 | $69.34 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Olympia, WA | $120,300 |
| Bellingham, WA | $120,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $119,700 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $109,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $101,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $63,520 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $59.28 ($123,300 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $123,300 against $60,600 nationally, 103% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $104,300, so Seattle pays 18% more.
Where does Seattle rank for paramedic pay?
1 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,200 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.