Paramedics pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for paramedics is $29.33 an hour ($61,000 a year). About 4,750 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,600). Pennsylvania ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.10 | $48,040 |
| 25% of workers | $25.88 | $53,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.33 | $61,000 |
| 75% of workers | $33.45 | $69,570 |
| 90% of workers | $39.23 | $81,590 |
Paramedics pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $68,640 | 1,760 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $64,730 | 300 |
| Pittsburgh | $61,900 | 1,060 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $60,390 | 200 |
| Reading | $60,050 | 170 |
| Lancaster | $59,990 | 150 |
| York-Hanover | $59,710 | 100 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $57,720 | 210 |
| Erie | $53,820 | 90 |
| Williamsport | $49,610 | 70 |
| Johnstown | $47,850 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,590 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $43,310 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $78,490 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $32,730 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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