Paramedic salary in Pennsylvania
What paramedics earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,000$29.33 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$53,820 – $69,570Top 10%: $81,590+
Jobs4,7501.21× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $68,640 | $33.00 | 1,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,900 | $29.76 | 1,060 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,730 | $31.12 | 300 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $50,650 | $24.35 | 220 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $57,720 | $27.75 | 210 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $60,390 | $29.03 | 200 |
| Reading, PA | $60,050 | $28.87 | 170 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $48,990 | $23.55 | 160 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,990 | $28.84 | 150 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $50,230 | $24.15 | 110 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $50,260 | $24.16 | 110 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $59,710 | $28.71 | 100 |
| Erie, PA | $53,820 | $25.88 | 90 |
| Johnstown, PA | $47,850 | $23.01 | 70 |
| Williamsport, PA | $49,610 | $23.85 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Paramedic pay in similar states
Illinois · $60,660 Iowa · $60,590 Virginia · $60,480 Idaho · $60,380 Vermont · $60,360 Indiana · $60,320
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Pennsylvania?
Paramedics in Pennsylvania earned a median of $61,000 a year ($29.33 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $53,820 to $69,570.
Where in Pennsylvania do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $68,640.
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.