Paramedic Salary in the US

$39,200
per year
per month
$3,270
per month
per year

Paramedic - Average Salary

The average salary for a Paramedic is $39,200 per year ($3,270 per month), which is $14,290 (-27%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Paramedic can expect an average starting salary of $25,450. The highest salaries can exceed $55,740.
$25,450
Low
$39,200
Average salary
$55,740
High
$2,120
Low
$3,270
Average salary
$4,650
High

Paramedic Salary Range

Low
$25,450
Average salary
$39,200
Senior
$44,220
High
$55,740
Low
$2,120
Average salary
$3,270
Senior
$3,690
High
$4,650

Paramedic - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Flight Paramedic$52K/year
+33% 
Firefighter Paramedic$51K/year
+30% 

Paramedic - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

A Paramedic with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $28,260 per year. A mid career Paramedic with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $38,870, while a Senior Paramedic with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $45,780. Paramedics with more than 20 years of experience earn $49,470 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Paramedic

Late Career▲ +26%
Senior▲ +17%
Average Salary$39,200/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
26%
Male
74%

Paramedic - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Paramedic jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Paramedic

How much does a Paramedic make in the US?
A Paramedic in the US earns an average of $39,200 gross per year, which is about $3,270 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Paramedic updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Paramedic in the US?
The starting salary of a Paramedic in the US is around $25,450 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Paramedic in the US?
The highest salary of a Paramedic in the US can reach and exceed $55,740 gross per year. Senior Paramedics, Flight Paramedics and Firefighter Paramedics usually have the highest salaries.
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