Paramedics pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for paramedics is $25.04 an hour ($52,080 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). Michigan ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.87 | $43,400 |
| 25% of workers | $22.89 | $47,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.04 | $52,080 |
| 75% of workers | $29.27 | $60,880 |
| 90% of workers | $31.77 | $66,070 |
Paramedics pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $59,140 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $58,380 | 240 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $57,410 | 890 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $51,250 | 90 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48,150 | 360 |
| Flint | $47,020 | 130 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,570 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,870 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,460 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,850 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,870 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $417,760 |
| Surgical Assistants | $56,430 |
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