Paramedic salary in Alabama
What paramedics earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,540$23.34 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$39,840 – $59,540Top 10%: $62,230+
Jobs1,7001.24× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $53,820 | $25.88 | 230 |
| Mobile, AL | $39,840 | $19.15 | 210 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $45,300 | $21.78 | 210 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $49,610 | $23.85 | 120 |
| Montgomery, AL | $59,090 | $28.41 | 120 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,180 | $18.84 | 100 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $46,080 | $22.15 | 100 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $48,220 | $23.18 | 100 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $44,860 | $21.57 | 80 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,310 | $24.19 | 80 |
| Decatur, AL | $48,540 | $23.34 | 60 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $58,390 | $28.07 | 60 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $44,490 | $21.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Paramedic pay in similar states
Montana · $50,890 Arkansas · $50,310 Kentucky · $49,890 South Dakota · $48,830 West Virginia · $48,460 Oklahoma · $46,790
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Alabama?
Paramedics in Alabama earned a median of $48,540 a year ($23.34 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $39,840 to $59,540.
Where in Alabama do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Montgomery, AL at $59,090.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.