Paramedics pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for paramedics is $24.67 an hour ($51,300 a year). About 3,600 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). Ohio ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.63 | $38,750 |
| 25% of workers | $22.05 | $45,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.67 | $51,300 |
| 75% of workers | $29.89 | $62,170 |
| 90% of workers | $34.68 | $72,140 |
Paramedics pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | $64,220 | 60 |
| Cleveland | $60,490 | 880 |
| Toledo | $56,230 | 90 |
| Canton-Massillon | $53,320 | 130 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $52,760 | 180 |
| Akron | $52,370 | 190 |
| Cincinnati | $49,320 | 650 |
| Springfield | $47,660 | 40 |
| Columbus | $47,130 | 530 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $46,990 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $45,230 | 50 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,010 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,950 |
| Medical Assistants | $42,810 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,920 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,220 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $377,480 |
| Surgical Assistants | $77,450 |
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