Paramedics pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for paramedics is $32.05 an hour ($66,660 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). Maryland ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.53 | $51,020 |
| 25% of workers | $26.87 | $55,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.05 | $66,660 |
| 75% of workers | $40.59 | $84,430 |
| 90% of workers | $48.97 | $101,860 |
Paramedics pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $74,900 | 50 |
| Salisbury | $68,150 | 40 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $66,330 | 1,000 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $51,650 | 130 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,790 |
| Nursing Assistants | $43,240 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,410 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $74,660 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,100 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $88,960 |
| Surgical Assistants | $58,130 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $451,620 |
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