Paramedic salary in Wisconsin
What paramedics earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,710$28.71 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$49,470 – $71,030Top 10%: $75,760+
Jobs1,9901.04× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,430 | $37.23 | 820 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,430 | $29.53 | 670 |
| Madison, WI | $59,440 | $28.58 | 220 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,410 | $23.76 | 210 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $54,020 | $25.97 | 150 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $48,400 | $23.27 | 120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $59,220 | $28.47 | 90 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $64,210 | $30.87 | 80 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $65,710 | $31.59 | 70 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $60,010 | $28.85 | 60 |
| Green Bay, WI | $64,810 | $31.16 | 60 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $68,810 | $33.08 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $59,280 | $28.50 | 50 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,350 | $31.42 | 40 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $48,700 | $23.41 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Paramedic pay in similar states
Idaho · $60,380 Vermont · $60,360 Indiana · $60,320 Florida · $60,140 Nevada · $59,280 Missouri · $59,180
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Wisconsin?
Paramedics in Wisconsin earned a median of $59,710 a year ($28.71 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $49,470 to $71,030.
Where in Wisconsin do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $77,430.
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.