Paramedics pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for paramedics is $27.56 an hour ($57,320 a year). About 5,660 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). North Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.51 | $44,730 |
| 25% of workers | $23.38 | $48,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.56 | $57,320 |
| 75% of workers | $30.69 | $63,820 |
| 90% of workers | $36.14 | $75,170 |
Paramedics pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $68,220 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $65,220 | 470 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $64,310 | 230 |
| Asheville | $63,480 | 280 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $61,660 | 1,180 |
| Wilmington | $61,060 | 210 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $58,980 | 320 |
| Winston-Salem | $58,110 | 420 |
| Greenville | $53,210 | 120 |
| Rocky Mount | $52,470 | 130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $49,460 | 180 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,460 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,250 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,090 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
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