Paramedics pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for paramedics is $31.89 an hour ($66,340 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). Massachusetts ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.04 | $60,410 |
| 25% of workers | $30.66 | $63,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.89 | $66,340 |
| 75% of workers | $37.18 | $77,330 |
| 90% of workers | $40.64 | $84,540 |
Paramedics pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $73,570 | 70 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $66,460 | 1,240 |
| Pittsfield | $64,750 | 50 |
| Worcester | $64,400 | 260 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $61,890 | 40 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $46,680 |
| Medical Assistants | $49,460 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,220 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,230 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $102,170 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $356,230 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $79,120 |
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