Paramedics pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for paramedics is $30.73 an hour ($63,910 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). Colorado ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.61 | $49,110 |
| 25% of workers | $28.74 | $59,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.73 | $63,910 |
| 75% of workers | $37.63 | $78,270 |
| 90% of workers | $41.98 | $87,320 |
Paramedics pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley | $66,830 | 60 |
| Pueblo | $65,310 | 80 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $65,090 | 1,090 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $64,680 | 0 |
| Colorado Springs | $63,360 | 210 |
| Grand Junction | $62,000 | 50 |
| Boulder | $61,450 | 100 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,380 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,400 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,880 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,750 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $86,220 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $49,970 |
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