Paramedic salary in Indiana
What paramedics earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,320$29.00 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$50,660 – $66,240Top 10%: $76,030+
Jobs2,6801.30× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,670 | $37.34 | 2,560 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $61,770 | $29.70 | 810 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,320 | $23.71 | 650 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $55,760 | $26.81 | 490 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $58,330 | $28.05 | 340 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $60,360 | $29.02 | 280 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,940 | $23.53 | 260 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,160 | $28.44 | 140 |
| Evansville, IN | $59,100 | $28.41 | 90 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $60,520 | $29.10 | 90 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $63,200 | $30.38 | 80 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $58,770 | $28.26 | 70 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $59,660 | $28.68 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Paramedic pay in similar states
Illinois · $60,660 Iowa · $60,590 Virginia · $60,480 Idaho · $60,380 Vermont · $60,360 Florida · $60,140
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Indiana?
Paramedics in Indiana earned a median of $60,320 a year ($29.00 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $50,660 to $66,240.
Where in Indiana do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $77,670.
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.