Paramedic salary in Michigan
What paramedics earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,080$25.04 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$47,610 – $60,880Top 10%: $66,070+
Jobs2,7500.96× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $57,410 | $27.60 | 890 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $48,150 | $23.15 | 360 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $58,380 | $28.07 | 240 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $51,630 | $24.82 | 220 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $50,860 | $24.45 | 190 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $51,500 | $24.76 | 160 |
| Flint, MI | $47,020 | $22.61 | 130 |
| Traverse City, MI | $59,140 | $28.43 | 100 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $51,250 | $24.64 | 90 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $46,560 | $22.39 | 90 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $63,200 | $30.38 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Paramedic pay in similar states
South Carolina · $53,550 Ohio · $51,300 Kansas · $51,020 Montana · $50,890 Arkansas · $50,310 Kentucky · $49,890
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Michigan?
Paramedics in Michigan earned a median of $52,080 a year ($25.04 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $47,610 to $60,880.
Where in Michigan do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI at $63,200.
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.