How much does a paramedic make in St. Louis?
$63,050a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.31 an hour or $5,254 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.31
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,480Median: $63,050Highest 10%: $83,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| 25th | $49,510 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| 75th | $73,790 | $35.48 | |
| 90th | $83,730 | $40.25 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Kansas City, MO | $59,520 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,230 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,480 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,080 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.31 ($63,050 a year).
Do paramedics make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $63,050 against $60,600 nationally, 4% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $59,180, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for paramedic pay?
86 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,730 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.