Paramedic salary in Arkansas
What paramedics earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,310$24.19 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$44,330 – $62,010Top 10%: $72,880+
Jobs1,1701.39× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,830 | $32.13 | 810 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $59,910 | $28.81 | 250 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,180 | $25.09 | 200 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,090 | $22.64 | 150 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $56,200 | $27.02 | 140 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,780 | $22.49 | 110 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,140 | $22.18 | 90 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $47,410 | $22.79 | 80 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,660 | $20.99 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Paramedic pay in similar states
Michigan · $52,080 Ohio · $51,300 Kansas · $51,020 Montana · $50,890 Kentucky · $49,890 South Dakota · $48,830
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Arkansas?
Paramedics in Arkansas earned a median of $50,310 a year ($24.19 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $44,330 to $62,010.
Where in Arkansas do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $66,830.
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.