The median Paramedic salary is $29.00 per hour, or $60,320 per year, based on 2,516 job postings across 93 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$29.00
Median hourly
$60,320
Annual salary
$24-$38
Pay range
93
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Paramedic earns $29.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $26.50 and $33.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Jersey City, NEW JERSEY is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Aurora, ILLINOIS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $29.50/hr
Prior period: $29.50/hr
Job openings
+16.2%
644 recent postings
Previous period: 554 postings
Daily pay signal
$28.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Paramedic postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $29.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$24.00
$49,920/yr
Median
$29.00
$60,320/yr
Top earners
$37.50
$78,000/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $29.50/hr | 605 |
Mar 2026 | $29.50/hr | 593 |
Feb 2026 | $28.50/hr | 256 |
Jan 2026 | $29.00/hr | 222 |
Dec 2025 | $29.00/hr | 620 |
Nov 2025 | $27.50/hr | 220 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
12 postings · 9 companies
$27.00
$26-$29
Estimated from national data
~$32.60
—
27 postings · 15 companies
$27.50
$26-$28
5 postings · 3 companies
$26.00
$26-$30
126 postings · 42 companies
$37.00
$29-$43
105 postings · 24 companies
$30.50
$28-$33
27 postings · 5 companies
$38.00
$38-$38
Estimated from national data
~$26.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$32.72
—
220 postings · 55 companies
$26.50
$26-$29
82 postings · 28 companies
$27.50
$25-$30
Estimated from national data
~$32.88
—
7 postings · 4 companies
$28.50
$28-$33
190 postings · 37 companies
$28.00
$26-$30
23 postings · 12 companies
$27.50
$26-$29
20 postings · 14 companies
$27.50
$26-$29
19 postings · 13 companies
$27.50
$25-$28
19 postings · 7 companies
$26.00
$26-$27
8 postings · 4 companies
$26.50
$26-$27
Estimated from national data
~$32.97
—
32 postings · 14 companies
$34.50
$32-$42
82 postings · 22 companies
$32.50
$32-$36
40 postings · 10 companies
$32.00
$29-$32
81 postings · 27 companies
$36.50
$32-$38
Estimated from national data
~$27.35
—
47 postings · 22 companies
$27.00
$25-$29
5 postings · 5 companies
$27.50
$28-$31
12 postings · 7 companies
$27.75
$25-$29
21 postings · 11 companies
$28.50
$28-$30
18 postings · 9 companies
$35.00
$35-$37
75 postings · 14 companies
$37.50
$34-$40
54 postings · 14 companies
$28.00
$27-$30
86 postings · 36 companies
$33.50
$31-$37
77 postings · 30 companies
$29.00
$28-$30
15 postings · 8 companies
$29.00
$26-$36
136 postings · 36 companies
$27.00
$26-$30
26 postings · 11 companies
$26.75
$23-$30
14 postings · 8 companies
$27.50
$27-$30
60 postings · 24 companies
$31.00
$30-$35
7 postings · 2 companies
$36.00
$35-$37
16 postings · 9 companies
$27.50
$22-$31
8 postings · 6 companies
$28.00
$24-$32
23 postings · 12 companies
$27.50
$26-$34
154 postings · 48 companies
$27.50
$26-$29
12 postings · 9 companies
$27.50
$26-$29
Estimated from national data
~$31.38
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80 postings · 21 companies
$31.00
$29-$37
26 postings · 9 companies
$32.00
$30-$33
17 postings · 4 companies
$28.50
$29-$29
66 postings · 20 companies
$30.00
$28-$33
Estimated from national data
~$27.59
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Paramedic salaries.
Jersey City
New Jersey · 14 postings
$40.50/hr
Los Angeles
California · 13 postings
$40.00/hr
Danbury
Connecticut · 15 postings
$38.00/hr
Elmhurst
Illinois · 12 postings
$32.25/hr
Colorado Springs
Colorado · 12 postings
$31.50/hr
Aurora
Illinois · 12 postings
$25.50/hr
Bryan
Texas · 10 postings
$25.50/hr
Rockford
Illinois · 14 postings
$25.75/hr
Cincinnati
Ohio · 15 postings
$26.00/hr
Kissimmee
Florida · 11 postings
$26.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Paramedic positions.
Ucla Health
7 postings
$46.50/hr
Ihms Usa, Inc
18 postings
$42.50/hr
Emergency Physicians Professional Association
7 postings
$42.50/hr
Infinite Legacy
6 postings
$42.00/hr
Unify Health Services Llc
5 postings
$40.50/hr
Baptist Health South Florida
14 postings
$20.00/hr
Phi Air Medical
5 postings
$21.00/hr
Hamilton Health Box
8 postings
$22.50/hr
Naphcare, Inc.
5 postings
$23.50/hr
Stratford Medical Group
11 postings
$24.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paramedic | 530 | $31.00/hr |
| Flight Paramedic | 62 | $28.00/hr |
| Paramedic/emt-p | 28 | $27.50/hr |
| Paramedic Basic | 26 | $41.00/hr |
| Critical Care Paramedic | 23 | $33.50/hr |
| Paramedic Emt-p **tuition Reimbursement** | 21 | $24.50/hr |
| Emt, Paramedic, Or Lpn/lvn | 21 | $26.00/hr |
| Mobile Urgent Care Paramedic | 17 | $30.00/hr |
| Community Paramedic | 16 | $29.00/hr |
| Paramedic – Emergency Department | 15 | $27.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Paramedic salaries.
FAQ
The median Paramedic salary is $29.00 per hour, or $60,320 annually. Pay ranges from $24.00/hr (10th percentile) to $37.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 2,516 job postings, the highest paying states for Paramedics include Connecticut, New Jersey, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 2,516 Paramedic job postings across 93 states, from 547 different healthcare employers.
Paramedic pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Paramedic pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Paramedic pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.00 to $8.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Jersey City offer $40.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $25.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Paramedics typically earn around $24.00 to $26.50 per hour ($49,920 to $55,120 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $29.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 2,516 active postings with listed compensation for Paramedic. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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