Paramedics pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for paramedics is $31.95 an hour ($66,460 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($66,340).
Pay range for paramedics in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.67 | $61,720 |
| 25% of workers | $31.28 | $65,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.95 | $66,460 |
| 75% of workers | $37.86 | $78,750 |
| 90% of workers | $40.65 | $84,560 |
Paramedics pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $73,570 | 70 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $106,180 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,590 |
| Medical Assistants | $50,740 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $82,190 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,560 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,580 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $79,480 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,890 |
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