The average salary for a paramedic in the United States is $57,450, but the range typically falls between $45,990 and $64,370. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $27.62, with a range between $22.11 and $30.95.
There are approximately 98,770 people employed as a paramedic in the United States. With Texas, New York, Florida employing the highest number of paramedics.The state with the best pay for a paramedic is Washington, with an average annual salary of $94,500, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $45,060.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,520 | $18.52 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,990 | $22.11 |
| Median | $53,180 | $25.57 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,370 | $30.95 |
| 90th Percentile | $79,430 | $38.19 |
The salary of a paramedic can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a paramedic in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for paramedics are Washington, New Jersey, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Oregon while the worst states are Alabama, Arkansas, West Virginia, Kansas, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,080 | $45,060 | $57,810 |
| Alaska | $51,490 | $67,630 | $88,280 |
| Arizona | $35,510 | $50,280 | $63,040 |
| Arkansas | $36,820 | $47,300 | $60,570 |
| California | $44,760 | $69,870 | $96,830 |
| Colorado | $43,140 | $63,010 | $81,110 |
| Connecticut | $55,350 | $70,350 | $84,960 |
| Delaware | $50,600 | $66,330 | $94,830 |
| District of Columbia | $45,280 | $71,710 | $86,760 |
| Florida | $40,140 | $56,320 | $84,310 |
| Georgia | $34,820 | $51,280 | $62,030 |
| Hawaii | $70,500 | $73,770 | $75,650 |
| Idaho | $44,720 | $61,900 | $104,020 |
| Illinois | $40,020 | $67,240 | $100,150 |
| Indiana | $41,180 | $54,320 | $66,150 |
| Iowa | $41,200 | $51,980 | $63,400 |
| Kansas | $35,760 | $49,550 | $66,650 |
| Kentucky | $36,120 | $50,520 | $60,790 |
| Louisiana | $32,430 | $50,750 | $64,760 |
| Maine | $40,800 | $53,510 | $61,010 |
| Maryland | $46,830 | $66,170 | $80,210 |
| Massachusetts | $52,180 | $66,620 | $87,670 |
| Michigan | $38,520 | $50,090 | $60,910 |
| Minnesota | $56,050 | $68,840 | $82,590 |
| Mississippi | $36,250 | $48,390 | $61,210 |
| Missouri | $38,470 | $54,550 | $77,730 |
| Montana | $30,570 | $52,590 | $73,600 |
| Nebraska | $40,040 | $52,640 | $61,740 |
| Nevada | $49,390 | $60,070 | $77,640 |
| New Hampshire | $46,440 | $60,650 | $74,830 |
| New Jersey | $69,570 | $80,510 | $96,640 |
| New Mexico | $29,080 | $49,680 | $64,150 |
| New York | $48,580 | $64,890 | $81,120 |
| North Carolina | $38,710 | $49,950 | $64,580 |
| North Dakota | $30,770 | $55,220 | $82,840 |
| Ohio | $32,180 | $47,450 | $62,660 |
| Oklahoma | $32,900 | $46,690 | $61,270 |
| Oregon | $48,190 | $68,660 | $93,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,030 | $55,990 | $78,250 |
| Rhode Island | $41,130 | $58,820 | $75,300 |
| South Carolina | $36,530 | $50,870 | $62,520 |
| South Dakota | $38,710 | $47,560 | $53,830 |
| Tennessee | $34,440 | $53,120 | $73,020 |
| Texas | $37,860 | $54,770 | $73,100 |
| Utah | $39,060 | $58,890 | $85,340 |
| Vermont | $44,470 | $52,210 | $63,130 |
| Virginia | $40,530 | $54,660 | $71,320 |
| Washington | $50,880 | $94,500 | $124,670 |
| West Virginia | $35,700 | $45,280 | $58,660 |
| Wisconsin | $39,800 | $56,130 | $74,990 |
| Wyoming | $38,380 | $52,470 | $65,170 |
Even between cities, the salary of a paramedic can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for paramedics is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $112,530.The city with the lowest average salary for paramedics is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $32,970.
Areas with highest average salaries for paramedics
Areas with lowest average salaries for paramedics
The number of paramedics in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of paramedics has increased by 2,260. On average, the number of paramedics has been increasing by 0.8% each year. The salary of paramedics has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of paramedics has increased by $7,950. On average, the salary of paramedics has been increasing by 5.4% each year.
Paramedics are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for paramedics compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$123,840 per year
$240,790 per year
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