Paramedic salary in Mississippi
What paramedics earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$54,630$26.27 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$46,970 – $61,040Top 10%: $71,710+
Jobs1,1501.52× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,830 | $32.13 | 810 |
| Jackson, MS | $60,850 | $29.26 | 260 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $55,550 | $26.71 | 240 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,960 | $24.02 | 160 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $53,820 | $25.88 | 100 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $61,320 | $29.48 | 90 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $54,630 | $26.27 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Paramedic pay in similar states
North Carolina · $57,320 Nebraska · $56,230 Louisiana · $56,050 New Mexico · $55,530 South Carolina · $53,550 Michigan · $52,080
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Mississippi?
Paramedics in Mississippi earned a median of $54,630 a year ($26.27 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $46,970 to $61,040.
Where in Mississippi do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $66,830.
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.