Paramedics pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for paramedics is $29.00 an hour ($60,320 a year). About 2,680 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,600). Indiana ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.14 | $46,040 |
| 25% of workers | $24.36 | $50,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.00 | $60,320 |
| 75% of workers | $31.85 | $66,240 |
| 90% of workers | $36.55 | $76,030 |
Paramedics pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $63,200 | 80 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $61,770 | 810 |
| Terre Haute | $60,520 | 90 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $59,660 | 60 |
| Fort Wayne | $59,160 | 140 |
| Evansville | $59,100 | 90 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $58,770 | 70 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $83,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,330 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,110 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,720 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,740 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,730 |
| Anesthesiologists | $394,060 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $347,060 |
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