Paramedics pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for paramedics is $23.34 an hour ($48,540 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.38 | $36,160 |
| 25% of workers | $19.15 | $39,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.34 | $48,540 |
| 75% of workers | $28.63 | $59,540 |
| 90% of workers | $29.92 | $62,230 |
Paramedics pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $59,090 | 120 |
| Birmingham | $53,820 | 230 |
| Tuscaloosa | $50,310 | 80 |
| Decatur | $48,540 | 60 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $46,080 | 100 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $44,860 | 80 |
| Mobile | $39,840 | 210 |
| Dothan | $39,180 | 100 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | $34,140 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $66,150 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,810 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,030 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,440 |
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