Paramedic salary in New Jersey
What paramedics earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$86,630$41.65 per hour
vs U.S.+43%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$79,440 – $95,650Top 10%: $99,420+
Jobs5400.19× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,550 | $38.24 | 3,850 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $68,640 | $33.00 | 1,760 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,730 | $31.12 | 300 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Paramedic pay in similar states
Hawaii · $81,280 Connecticut · $77,480 Minnesota · $76,300 Oregon · $74,840 California · $74,590 New York · $73,200
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in New Jersey?
Paramedics in New Jersey earned a median of $86,630 a year ($41.65 an hour) in May 2025, 43% more than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $79,440 to $95,650.
Where in New Jersey do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $79,550.
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.