Paramedic salary in Colorado
What paramedics earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,910$30.73 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$59,790 – $78,270Top 10%: $87,320+
Jobs2,1101.14× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,090 | $31.30 | 1,090 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,360 | $30.46 | 210 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,260 | $29.93 | 190 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $68,880 | $33.12 | 150 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $49,120 | $23.61 | 120 |
| Boulder, CO | $61,450 | $29.54 | 100 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,310 | $31.40 | 80 |
| Greeley, CO | $66,830 | $32.13 | 60 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $62,000 | $29.81 | 50 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $64,680 | $31.10 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Paramedic pay in similar states
Utah · $65,420 Delaware · $64,240 New Hampshire · $64,210 Wyoming · $64,040 Rhode Island · $63,550 Maine · $63,050
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Colorado?
Paramedics in Colorado earned a median of $63,910 a year ($30.73 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $59,790 to $78,270.
Where in Colorado do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Greeley, CO 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.