Paramedic salary in Maryland
What paramedics earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,660$32.05 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$55,880 – $84,430Top 10%: $101,860+
Jobs1,9101.07× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $68,640 | $33.00 | 1,760 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $66,330 | $31.89 | 1,000 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,190 | $36.15 | 840 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $54,320 | $26.11 | 210 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $51,650 | $24.83 | 130 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,900 | $36.01 | 50 |
| Salisbury, MD | $68,150 | $32.77 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Paramedic pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $66,340 Utah · $65,420 Delaware · $64,240 New Hampshire · $64,210 Wyoming · $64,040 Colorado · $63,910
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Maryland?
Paramedics in Maryland earned a median of $66,660 a year ($32.05 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $55,880 to $84,430.
Where in Maryland do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $75,190.
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.