Paramedic salary in New York
What paramedics earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,200$35.19 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$62,630 – $80,870Top 10%: $98,050+
Jobs6,1100.97× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in New York 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 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $63,370 | $30.47 | 390 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,940 | $30.26 | 380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,700 | $30.63 | 280 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $63,000 | $30.29 | 270 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,820 | $29.24 | 260 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $78,950 | $37.96 | 260 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $63,600 | $30.58 | 200 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $62,730 | $30.16 | 160 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,480 | $26.19 | 110 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $60,990 | $29.32 | 100 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $55,230 | $26.55 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Paramedic pay in similar states
Connecticut · $77,480 Minnesota · $76,300 Oregon · $74,840 California · $74,590 Alaska · $71,860 Maryland · $66,660
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in New York?
Paramedics in New York earned a median of $73,200 a year ($35.19 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $62,630 to $80,870.
Where in New York do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in New York, 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.