Paramedic salary
What paramedics earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$60,600$29.13 per hour
Average pay$63,360$30.46 per hour
Middle half earn$49,660 – $73,470Top 10%: $84,850+
Jobs100,610Employed nationwide
Paramedic salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,540 | $23.34 | 1,700 | 0.8 |
| Alaska | $71,860 | $34.55 | 310 | 0.96 |
| Arizona | $58,600 | $28.17 | 2,200 | 0.68 |
| Arkansas | $50,310 | $24.19 | 1,170 | 0.9 |
| California | $74,590 | $35.86 | 5,190 | 0.29 |
| Colorado | $63,910 | $30.73 | 2,110 | 0.74 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 | $37.25 | 1,000 | 0.59 |
| Delaware | $64,240 | $30.88 | 340 | 0.7 |
| Florida | $60,140 | $28.91 | 6,970 | 0.7 |
| Georgia | $57,660 | $27.72 | 3,250 | 0.66 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 | $39.08 | 140 | 0.22 |
| Idaho | $60,380 | $29.03 | 440 | 0.51 |
| Illinois | $60,660 | $29.16 | 3,890 | 0.64 |
| Indiana | $60,320 | $29.00 | 2,680 | 0.84 |
| Iowa | $60,590 | $29.13 | 1,170 | 0.75 |
| Kansas | $51,020 | $24.53 | 1,030 | 0.71 |
| Kentucky | $49,890 | $23.99 | 1,800 | 0.9 |
| Louisiana | $56,050 | $26.95 | 2,040 | 1.05 |
| Maine | $63,050 | $30.31 | 470 | 0.74 |
| Maryland | $66,660 | $32.05 | 1,910 | 0.69 |
| Massachusetts | $66,340 | $31.89 | 1,860 | 0.51 |
| Michigan | $52,080 | $25.04 | 2,750 | 0.62 |
| Minnesota | $76,300 | $36.68 | 1,690 | 0.57 |
| Mississippi | $54,630 | $26.27 | 1,150 | 0.99 |
| Missouri | $59,180 | $28.45 | 3,300 | 1.12 |
| Montana | $50,890 | $24.47 | 300 | 0.59 |
| Nebraska | $56,230 | $27.04 | 490 | 0.48 |
| Nevada | $59,280 | $28.50 | 950 | 0.61 |
| New Hampshire | $64,210 | $30.87 | 420 | 0.61 |
| New Jersey | $86,630 | $41.65 | 540 | 0.13 |
| New Mexico | $55,530 | $26.70 | 810 | 0.93 |
| New York | $73,200 | $35.19 | 6,110 | 0.63 |
| North Carolina | $57,320 | $27.56 | 5,660 | 1.15 |
| North Dakota | $62,320 | $29.96 | 220 | 0.51 |
| Ohio | $51,300 | $24.67 | 3,600 | 0.65 |
| Oklahoma | $46,790 | $22.50 | 1,590 | 0.93 |
| Oregon | $74,840 | $35.98 | 1,210 | 0.62 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,000 | $29.33 | 4,750 | 0.78 |
| Rhode Island | $63,550 | $30.55 | 160 | 0.32 |
| South Carolina | $53,550 | $25.74 | 2,250 | 0.98 |
| South Dakota | $48,830 | $23.48 | 280 | 0.61 |
| Tennessee | $57,690 | $27.74 | 3,710 | 1.13 |
| Texas | $57,500 | $27.65 | 8,410 | 0.6 |
| Utah | $65,420 | $31.45 | 960 | 0.56 |
| Vermont | $60,360 | $29.02 | 190 | 0.62 |
| Virginia | $60,480 | $29.08 | 1,960 | 0.48 |
| Washington | $104,310 | $50.15 | 2,110 | 0.59 |
| West Virginia | $48,460 | $23.30 | 1,090 | 1.55 |
| Wisconsin | $59,710 | $28.71 | 1,990 | 0.68 |
| Wyoming | $64,040 | $30.79 | 230 | 0.83 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,310 | 750 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $120,260 | 100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $119,970 | 70 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $119,700 | 80 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $109,620 | 70 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $101,250 | 80 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,480 | 110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,090 | 780 |
| Ogden, UT | $82,650 | 50 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $82,060 | 140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81,430 | 390 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,710 | 50 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $80,590 | 60 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,550 | 3,850 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,440 | 230 |
Metro areas with the most paramedics
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,850 | $79,550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 2,560 | $77,670 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,980 | $60,130 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,890 | $63,050 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 1,760 | $68,640 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 1,650 | $68,160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,570 | $60,300 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,490 | $61,940 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 1,310 | $63,450 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,240 | $66,460 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,200 | $74,900 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 1,180 | $61,660 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,100 | $53,400 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,090 | $65,090 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,060 | $61,900 |
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Questions
How much does a paramedic make?
The median pay for paramedics in the U.S. was $60,600 a year ($29.13 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $49,660 and $73,470.
Which states pay paramedics the most?
The highest pay was in Washington ($104,310), New Jersey ($86,630), Hawaii ($81,280), Connecticut ($77,480), Minnesota ($76,300). The lowest was in Oklahoma ($46,790), West Virginia ($48,460), Alabama ($48,540).
How many paramedics are there in the U.S.?
About 100,610 people were employed as paramedics in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.