Paramedics pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for paramedics is $28.71 an hour ($59,710 a year). About 1,990 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,600). Wisconsin ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.37 | $46,530 |
| 25% of workers | $23.78 | $49,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.71 | $59,710 |
| 75% of workers | $34.15 | $71,030 |
| 90% of workers | $36.42 | $75,760 |
Paramedics pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $68,810 | 60 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $65,710 | 70 |
| Kenosha | $65,350 | 40 |
| Green Bay | $64,810 | 60 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $64,210 | 80 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $61,430 | 670 |
| Madison | $59,440 | 220 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $59,280 | 50 |
| Eau Claire | $59,220 | 90 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,530 |
| Nursing Assistants | $45,130 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,760 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $43,060 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $84,210 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,030 |
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