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Paramedic salary
Average paramedic salary
$44,640
How much does a paramedic make?
The average paramedic salary in the United States is $44,640. Paramedic salaries typically range between $33,000 and $59,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for paramedics is $21.46 per hour.
Paramedic salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Paramedics earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.
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Where can a Paramedic earn more?
Paramedic salary estimates from across the web
Average paramedic salary by state
The average paramedic salary in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average paramedic salary states are Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for paramedics
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $52,206 | $25.10 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $51,533 | $24.78 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $49,170 | $23.64 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $53,332 | $25.64 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $46,114 | $22.17 |
| 6 | Arizona | $47,871 | $23.01 |
| 7 | Vermont | $51,781 | $24.89 |
| 8 | Nevada | $47,185 | $22.69 |
| 9 | Oregon | $52,002 | $25.00 |
| 10 | Maine | $46,439 | $22.33 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $54,713 | $26.30 |
| 12 | Washington | $51,643 | $24.83 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $48,647 | $23.39 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $45,926 | $22.08 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $50,602 | $24.33 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $46,360 | $22.29 |
| 17 | Alaska | $48,978 | $23.55 |
| 18 | Michigan | $45,057 | $21.66 |
| 19 | New York | $50,050 | $24.06 |
| 20 | California | $53,131 | $25.54 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $44,638 | $21.46 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $54,135 | $26.03 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $47,607 | $22.89 |
| 24 | Delaware | $49,584 | $23.84 |
| 25 | Indiana | $41,871 | $20.13 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $46,035 | $22.13 |
| 27 | Utah | $46,049 | $22.14 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $46,114 | $22.17 |
| 29 | Kansas | $42,943 | $20.65 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $41,298 | $19.85 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $41,278 | $19.85 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $42,385 | $20.38 |
| 33 | Montana | $43,664 | $20.99 |
| 34 | Texas | $40,904 | $19.67 |
| 35 | Ohio | $41,355 | $19.88 |
| 36 | Iowa | $41,070 | $19.75 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $41,898 | $20.14 |
| 38 | Maryland | $46,566 | $22.39 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $41,078 | $19.75 |
| 40 | Florida | $39,510 | $19.00 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $37,407 | $17.98 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $43,214 | $20.78 |
| 43 | Virginia | $44,235 | $21.27 |
| 44 | Georgia | $39,264 | $18.88 |
| 45 | Alabama | $40,263 | $19.36 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $39,917 | $19.19 |
| 47 | Colorado | $42,977 | $20.66 |
| 48 | Idaho | $42,140 | $20.26 |
| 49 | Illinois | $42,163 | $20.27 |
| 50 | Missouri | $39,916 | $19.19 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $39,066 | $18.78 |
Highest paying cities for paramedics
The highest-paying cities for paramedics are Arlington, MA, San Francisco, CA, and Jersey City, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington, MA | $54,605 | $26.25 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $54,154 | $26.04 |
| 3 | Jersey City, NJ | $53,479 | $25.71 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $51,934 | $24.97 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $50,213 | $24.14 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $49,002 | $23.56 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $47,974 | $23.06 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $47,197 | $22.69 |
| 9 | Milwaukee, WI | $46,451 | $22.33 |
| 10 | Omaha, NE | $46,098 | $22.16 |
| 11 | Arlington, VA | $45,327 | $21.79 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City, OK | $44,746 | $21.51 |
| 13 | Kansas City, KS | $43,003 | $20.67 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs, CO | $42,995 | $20.67 |
| 15 | El Paso, TX | $41,773 | $20.08 |
| 16 | Indianapolis, IN | $41,752 | $20.07 |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $41,446 | $19.93 |
| 18 | Albuquerque, NM | $41,361 | $19.89 |
| 19 | Columbus, OH | $41,016 | $19.72 |
| 20 | Saint Louis, MO | $40,136 | $19.30 |
Paramedics are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Paramedic salary details
A paramedic's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a paramedic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $44,640 | $3,720 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying paramedic jobs
The highest paying types of paramedics are certified registered nurse anesthetist, emergency department registered nurse, and emergency room nurse.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $152,996 | $12,750 | $73.56 | 189,889 |
| Nurse Extern | $37,156 | $3,096 | $17.86 | 569,180 |
| Emergency Department Volunteer | $33,232 | $2,769 | $15.98 | 47,377 |
| Emergency Room Nurse | $79,886 | $6,657 | $38.41 | 610,768 |
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 | 661,518 |
| Emergency Room Technician | $35,967 | $2,997 | $17.29 | 129,444 |
Which companies pay paramedics the most?
Paramedic salaries at Mission Regional Medical Center and LCMC Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average paramedic salary at companies like Cook Children's Medical Center and Dignity Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mission Regional Medical Center | $63,723 | $30.64 |
| 2 | LCMC Health | $62,490 | $30.04 |
| 3 | Cook Children's Medical Center | $61,763 | $29.69 |
| 4 | Dignity Health | $61,623 | $29.63 |
| 5 | Erlanger Health System | $61,533 | $29.58 |
| 6 | North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | $61,332 | $29.49 |
| 7 | Enloe Medical Center | $61,148 | $29.40 |
| 8 | East Alabama Health | $61,122 | $29.39 |
| 9 | Grand View Health | $60,976 | $29.32 |
| 10 | HonorHealth | $60,706 | $29.19 |
| 11 | Baptist Health | $60,597 | $29.13 |
| 12 | St. Tammany Health System | $60,538 | $29.10 |
| 13 | Regional Medical Center- Orangeburg | $60,511 | $29.09 |
| 14 | Roper St. Francis Healthcare | $60,355 | $29.02 |
| 15 | El Paso Children's Hospital | $60,034 | $28.86 |
| 16 | Houston Healthcare | $59,546 | $28.63 |
| 17 | Baptist Health Care | $59,221 | $28.47 |
| 18 | Children's Hospital Colorado | $59,063 | $28.40 |
| 19 | Halifax Health | $58,989 | $28.36 |
| 20 | Conway Medical Center | $58,953 | $28.34 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Paramedic salary trends
The average paramedic salary has risen by $5,501 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average paramedic earned $39,139 annually, but today, they earn $44,640 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for paramedics over the last decade.
Compare paramedic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average paramedic salary over time
Compare paramedic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Paramedic salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,600 | $21.46 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $43,400 | $20.88 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $43,700 | $21.03 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $42,500 | $20.45 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $41,600 | $20.02 | +2.1% |
Recently added paramedic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Ambulance Service | Travel Paramedic | New Orleans, LA | 12/17/2024 | $52,175 |
| Cayuga Health | Paramedic Supervisor | Montour Falls, NY | 12/17/2024 | $54,262 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Paramedic, Advanced Imaging, UT Health Austin | Austin, TX | 12/17/2024 | $50,000 |
| Acadian Ambulance Service | Travel Paramedic | Houston, TX | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Carilion Clinic | Paramedic-Radford Transport | Radford, VA | 12/16/2024 | $45,100 |
| Geisinger | Mobile Healthcare Paramedic-Geisinger at Home | Duryea, PA | 12/16/2024 | $32,599 |
| St. Cloud Hospital | Paramedic | Willmar, MN | 12/16/2024 | $57,852 |
| Falck Northwest Corp | Paramedic (911 Units) Posted About AGO Falck SAN Diego | San Diego, CA | 12/16/2024 | $61,796 |
| Carolinecounty | Paramedic: Department of Emergency Services | Denton, MD | 12/16/2024 | $50,520 |
| Lifeteam | Critical Care Paramedic (AMR) | San Francisco, CA | 12/16/2024 | $121,046 |
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