SOC 29-2043 · May 2025 · United States
Paramedics
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Paramedics across the United States is $60,600 per year, measured over 100,610 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $104,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Paramedics
Pay for this occupation varies by 122.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $104,310 and Oklahoma pays $46,790.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $104,310 | 2,110 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $86,630 | 540 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $81,280 | 140 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $78,550 | 90 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $77,480 | 1,000 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $76,300 | 1,690 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $74,840 | 1,210 | |
| 8 | California | $74,590 | 5,190 | |
| 9 | New York | $73,200 | 6,110 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $71,860 | 310 |
States with the most Paramedics jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 8,410 | $57,500 | |
| 2 | Florida | 6,970 | $60,140 | |
| 3 | New York | 6,110 | $73,200 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 5,660 | $57,320 | |
| 5 | California | 5,190 | $74,590 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 4,750 | $61,000 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 3,890 | $60,660 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 3,710 | $57,690 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 3,600 | $51,300 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 3,300 | $59,180 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $123,310 | 750 |
| 2 | Olympia | $120,260 | 100 |
| 3 | Bellingham | $119,970 | 70 |
| 4 | Bremerton | $119,700 | 80 |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $109,620 | 70 |
| 6 | Kennewick | $101,250 | 80 |
| 7 | Redding | $88,740 | 40 |
| 8 | San Jose | $84,480 | 110 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $83,090 | 780 |
| 10 | Ogden | $82,650 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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