Paramedic salary in Kentucky
What paramedics earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,890$23.99 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$44,530 – $61,530Top 10%: $66,820+
Jobs1,8001.39× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,320 | $23.71 | 650 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $55,760 | $26.81 | 490 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $43,750 | $21.03 | 330 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $63,210 | $30.39 | 200 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,280 | $22.73 | 190 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45,720 | $21.98 | 170 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46,140 | $22.18 | 150 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $60,330 | $29.01 | 130 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46,980 | $22.59 | 130 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $47,260 | $22.72 | 60 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $53,980 | $25.95 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Paramedic pay in similar states
Ohio · $51,300 Kansas · $51,020 Montana · $50,890 Arkansas · $50,310 South Dakota · $48,830 Alabama · $48,540
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Kentucky?
Paramedics in Kentucky earned a median of $49,890 a year ($23.99 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $44,530 to $61,530.
Where in Kentucky do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Lexington-Fayette, KY at $63,210.
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.