Paramedics pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for paramedics is $28.91 an hour ($60,140 a year). About 6,970 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,600). Florida ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.18 | $44,050 |
| 25% of workers | $23.60 | $49,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.91 | $60,140 |
| 75% of workers | $35.05 | $72,890 |
| 90% of workers | $41.05 | $85,390 |
Paramedics pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $78,570 | 310 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $68,160 | 1,650 |
| Gainesville | $61,920 | 110 |
| Jacksonville | $60,800 | 250 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $60,140 | 350 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $60,090 | 180 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $59,870 | 960 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $58,860 | 630 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $58,610 | 90 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $58,600 | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $58,560 | 860 |
| Tallahassee | $57,250 | 270 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $56,070 | 130 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $49,830 | 210 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $47,600 | 160 |
| Homosassa Springs | $47,390 | 110 |
| Ocala | $45,150 | 80 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,510 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,770 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,870 |
| Anesthesiologists | $465,370 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $204,990 |
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