Paramedics pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for paramedics is $41.65 an hour ($86,630 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 43% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.66 | $76,260 |
| 25% of workers | $38.19 | $79,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.65 | $86,630 |
| 75% of workers | $45.99 | $95,650 |
| 90% of workers | $47.80 | $99,420 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $106,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | $46,830 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,210 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,160 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $53,610 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $100,810 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $315,340 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,610 |
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