Paramedic salary in Georgia
What paramedics earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,660$27.72 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$47,420 – $64,140Top 10%: $82,980+
Jobs3,2501.03× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $61,940 | $29.78 | 1,490 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,030 | $22.13 | 290 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $53,220 | $25.59 | 270 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $48,070 | $23.11 | 260 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $61,830 | $29.72 | 170 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $42,380 | $20.37 | 160 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $44,730 | $21.51 | 150 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $49,610 | $23.85 | 120 |
| Gainesville, GA | $51,790 | $24.90 | 110 |
| Savannah, GA | $53,420 | $25.68 | 110 |
| Albany, GA | $50,930 | $24.49 | 90 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $51,930 | $24.97 | 70 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $47,570 | $22.87 | 60 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $52,070 | $25.03 | 60 |
| Hinesville, GA | $46,220 | $22.22 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Paramedic pay in similar states
Missouri · $59,180 Arizona · $58,600 Tennessee · $57,690 Texas · $57,500 North Carolina · $57,320 Nebraska · $56,230
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Georgia?
Paramedics in Georgia earned a median of $57,660 a year ($27.72 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $47,420 to $64,140.
Where in Georgia do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $61,940.
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.