Paramedics pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for paramedics is $29.13 an hour ($60,600 a year). About 100,610 people work in this job there.
Pay range for paramedics in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.27 | $44,230 |
| 25% of workers | $23.88 | $49,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.13 | $60,600 |
| 75% of workers | $35.32 | $73,470 |
| 90% of workers | $40.80 | $84,850 |
Best-paying states for paramedics
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,310 | 2,110 |
| New Jersey | $86,630 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 | 140 |
| District of Columbia | $78,550 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | $76,300 | 1,690 |
| Oregon | $74,840 | 1,210 |
| California | $74,590 | 5,190 |
| New York | $73,200 | 6,110 |
| Alaska | $71,860 | 310 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $48,540
- Arizona · $58,600
- Arkansas · $50,310
- California · $74,590
- Colorado · $63,910
- Connecticut · $77,480
- Florida · $60,140
- Georgia · $57,660
- Illinois · $60,660
- Indiana · $60,320
- Iowa · $60,590
- Kansas · $51,020
- Kentucky · $49,890
- Louisiana · $56,050
- Maryland · $66,660
- Massachusetts · $66,340
- Michigan · $52,080
- Minnesota · $76,300
- Mississippi · $54,630
- Missouri · $59,180
- Nevada · $59,280
- New Jersey · $86,630
- New Mexico · $55,530
- New York · $73,200
- North Carolina · $57,320
- Ohio · $51,300
- Oklahoma · $46,790
- Oregon · $74,840
- Pennsylvania · $61,000
- South Carolina · $53,550
- Tennessee · $57,690
- Texas · $57,500
- Utah · $65,420
- Virginia · $60,480
- Washington · $104,310
- West Virginia · $48,460
- Wisconsin · $59,710
Education, experience and outlook for paramedics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 |
| Anesthesiologists | $391,490 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
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