How much does a paramedic make? Paramedic salary and hourly pay
A paramedic in the US earns a median of $60,600 a year, about $29.13 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230 and the top 10% earn over $84,850. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Washington, has a median of $104,310.
Paramedic pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a paramedic make an hour?
The median paramedic earns $29.13 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $21.27 for the lowest-paid 10% to $40.80 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $44,230 | $21.27 |
| Lower 25% | $49,660 | $23.88 |
| Median (typical) | $60,600 | $29.13 |
| Upper 25% | $73,470 | $35.32 |
| Top 10% | $84,850 | $40.80 |
Paramedic salary by state
Median annual pay for paramedics in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,540 | $23.34 |
| Alaska | $71,860 | $34.55 |
| Arizona | $58,600 | $28.17 |
| Arkansas | $50,310 | $24.19 |
| California | $74,590 | $35.86 |
| Colorado | $63,910 | $30.73 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 | $37.25 |
| Delaware | $64,240 | $30.88 |
| District of Columbia | $78,550 | $37.76 |
| Florida | $60,140 | $28.91 |
| Georgia | $57,660 | $27.72 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 | $39.08 |
| Idaho | $60,380 | $29.03 |
| Illinois | $60,660 | $29.16 |
| Indiana | $60,320 | $29.00 |
| Iowa | $60,590 | $29.13 |
| Kansas | $51,020 | $24.53 |
| Kentucky | $49,890 | $23.99 |
| Louisiana | $56,050 | $26.95 |
| Maine | $63,050 | $30.31 |
| Maryland | $66,660 | $32.05 |
| Massachusetts | $66,340 | $31.89 |
| Michigan | $52,080 | $25.04 |
| Minnesota | $76,300 | $36.68 |
| Mississippi | $54,630 | $26.26 |
| Missouri | $59,180 | $28.45 |
| Montana | $50,890 | $24.47 |
| Nebraska | $56,230 | $27.03 |
| Nevada | $59,280 | $28.50 |
| New Hampshire | $64,210 | $30.87 |
| New Jersey | $86,630 | $41.65 |
| New Mexico | $55,530 | $26.70 |
| New York | $73,200 | $35.19 |
| North Carolina | $57,320 | $27.56 |
| North Dakota | $62,320 | $29.96 |
| Ohio | $51,300 | $24.66 |
| Oklahoma | $46,790 | $22.50 |
| Oregon | $74,840 | $35.98 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,000 | $29.33 |
| Rhode Island | $63,550 | $30.55 |
| South Carolina | $53,550 | $25.75 |
| South Dakota | $48,830 | $23.48 |
| Tennessee | $57,690 | $27.74 |
| Texas | $57,500 | $27.64 |
| Utah | $65,420 | $31.45 |
| Vermont | $60,360 | $29.02 |
| Virginia | $60,480 | $29.08 |
| Washington | $104,310 | $50.15 |
| West Virginia | $48,460 | $23.30 |
| Wisconsin | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| Wyoming | $64,040 | $30.79 |
Highest-paying states for paramedics
- Washington: $104,310 median
- New Jersey: $86,630 median
- Hawaii: $81,280 median
- District of Columbia: $78,550 median
- Connecticut: $77,480 median
The lowest medians are in Oklahoma ($46,790), West Virginia ($48,460), Alabama ($48,540), South Dakota ($48,830), Kentucky ($49,890). The most paramedic jobs are in Texas (8,410 jobs), Florida (6,970 jobs), New York (6,110 jobs), North Carolina (5,660 jobs), California (5,190 jobs).
How much does a paramedic make a month?
At the median salary of $60,600, a paramedic earns about $5,050 a month, $2,331 every two weeks or $1,165 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced paramedic pay
New paramedics typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230 a year and the lowest 25% under $49,660. The top 25% earn over $73,470 and the top 10% over $84,850. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Paramedic salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Paramedic | $60,600 |
| Medical assistant | $45,690 |
| Surgical tech | $64,650 |
| Radiology tech | $80,110 |
| Ultrasound tech | $96,590 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,230 |
| Pharmacist | $140,910 |
Common questions
How much does a paramedic make?
The US median is $60,600 a year ($29.13 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a paramedic make an hour?
The median is about $29.13 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $21.27 and the top 10% about $40.80 an hour.
Which state pays paramedics the most?
Washington has the highest median at $104,310, followed by New Jersey ($86,630) and Hawaii ($81,280).
How much does a paramedic make a month?
At the US median of $60,600 a year, about $5,050 a month or $2,331 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level paramedic make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230 a year and the lowest 25% under $49,660, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of paramedics make?
The top 10% earn over $84,850 a year; the top 25% earn over $73,470.
How much does a paramedic make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $74,590 in California, $57,500 in Texas, $60,140 in Florida, $73,200 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-2043, “Paramedics”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.