Paramedics pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for paramedics is $28.17 an hour ($58,600 a year). About 2,200 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). Arizona ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.20 | $46,180 |
| 25% of workers | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.17 | $58,600 |
| 75% of workers | $30.60 | $63,640 |
| 90% of workers | $36.80 | $76,540 |
Paramedics pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $63,660 | 160 |
| Yuma | $63,040 | 90 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $61,830 | 130 |
| Tucson | $61,410 | 380 |
| Flagstaff | $59,740 | 90 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $58,950 | 60 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $53,400 | 1,100 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,940 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,780 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $77,070 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,500 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,780 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,640 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,640 |
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