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How much does a paramedic make in Washington?

$104,300a year

Median yearly pay for paramedics in Washington. That is $50.15 an hour or $8,693 a month.

Hourly
$50.15
Vs. national median
+72%
Rank among states
1 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,010Median: $104,300Highest 10%: $133,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,010$29.33
25th$80,320$38.62
Median$104,300$50.15
75th$123,300$59.28
90th$133,000$63.96

Cities in Washington

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Seattle, WA$123,300
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
Salaries for every job in Washington

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for paramedics.

1. Washington$104,300
2. New Jersey$86,630
3. Hawaii$81,280
4. District of Columbia$78,550
Paramedic salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paramedic make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in Washington is $50.15 ($104,300 a year).

Do paramedics make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $104,300 against $60,600 nationally, 72% more.

Where does Washington rank for paramedic pay?

Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.

Which city in Washington pays paramedics the most?

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $123,300 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.