Paramedics Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for paramedics in the U.S. is $60,600 ($29.13 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $60,600
- Mean annual wage
- $63,360
- Median hourly wage
- $29.13
- Employment
- 100,610
100,610 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,230 | $21.27 |
| 25th percentile | $49,660 | $23.88 |
| Median (50th) | $60,600 | $29.13 |
| 75th percentile | $73,470 | $35.32 |
| 90th percentile | $84,850 | $40.80 |
Highest-paying states for paramedics
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,310 | 2,110 |
| New Jersey | $86,630 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 | 140 |
| District of Columbia | $78,550 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | $76,300 | 1,690 |
| Oregon | $74,840 | 1,210 |
| California | $74,590 | 5,190 |
| New York | $73,200 | 6,110 |
| Alaska | $71,860 | 310 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $46,790 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $48,460 median annual wage
- Alabama: $48,540 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $48,830 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $49,890 median annual wage
About this occupation
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 38.7% |
| Associate's degree | 25.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.6% |
| Master's degree | 4.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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