Paramedic salary in Florida
What paramedics earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,140$28.91 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$49,090 – $72,890Top 10%: $85,390+
Jobs6,9701.09× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $68,160 | $32.77 | 1,650 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $59,870 | $28.78 | 960 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $58,560 | $28.15 | 860 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $58,860 | $28.30 | 630 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $60,140 | $28.91 | 350 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $78,570 | $37.77 | 310 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $57,250 | $27.52 | 270 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,800 | $29.23 | 250 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $49,830 | $23.96 | 210 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $60,090 | $28.89 | 180 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $47,600 | $22.88 | 160 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $56,070 | $26.96 | 130 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $55,340 | $26.61 | 120 |
| Gainesville, FL | $61,920 | $29.77 | 110 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $47,390 | $22.79 | 110 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $58,610 | $28.18 | 90 |
| Ocala, FL | $45,150 | $21.71 | 80 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $75,680 | $36.38 | 80 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $58,600 | $28.17 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Paramedic pay in similar states
Iowa · $60,590 Virginia · $60,480 Idaho · $60,380 Vermont · $60,360 Indiana · $60,320 Wisconsin · $59,710
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Florida?
Paramedics in Florida earned a median of $60,140 a year ($28.91 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $49,090 to $72,890.
Where in Florida do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Port St. Lucie, FL at $78,570.
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.