Paramedics pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for paramedics is $35.19 an hour ($73,200 a year). About 6,110 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). New York ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.88 | $55,900 |
| 25% of workers | $30.11 | $62,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.19 | $73,200 |
| 75% of workers | $38.88 | $80,870 |
| 90% of workers | $47.14 | $98,050 |
Paramedics pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $79,550 | 3,850 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $78,950 | 260 |
| Syracuse | $63,700 | 280 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $63,370 | 390 |
| Rochester | $62,940 | 380 |
| Utica-Rome | $60,990 | 100 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $60,820 | 260 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $55,230 | 70 |
| Glens Falls | $54,480 | 110 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $109,440 |
| Nursing Assistants | $48,590 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $67,180 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,400 |
| Anesthesiologists | $445,660 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $107,810 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $301,690 |
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