Paramedic salary in Ohio
What paramedics earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,300$24.67 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$45,870 – $62,170Top 10%: $72,140+
Jobs3,6001.00× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $60,490 | $29.08 | 880 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,320 | $23.71 | 650 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,130 | $22.66 | 530 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $43,750 | $21.03 | 330 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $44,960 | $21.62 | 270 |
| Akron, OH | $52,370 | $25.18 | 190 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $52,760 | $25.36 | 180 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $46,800 | $22.50 | 180 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,710 | $23.42 | 170 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $53,320 | $25.64 | 130 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $50,360 | $24.21 | 120 |
| Toledo, OH | $56,230 | $27.03 | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $46,990 | $22.59 | 90 |
| Mansfield, OH | $64,220 | $30.88 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $49,700 | $23.89 | 60 |
| Sandusky, OH | $45,230 | $21.75 | 50 |
| Springfield, OH | $47,660 | $22.92 | 40 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $47,280 | $22.73 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Paramedic pay in similar states
South Carolina · $53,550 Michigan · $52,080 Kansas · $51,020 Montana · $50,890 Arkansas · $50,310 Kentucky · $49,890
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Ohio?
Paramedics in Ohio earned a median of $51,300 a year ($24.67 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $45,870 to $62,170.
Where in Ohio do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Mansfield, OH at $64,220.
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.