As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paramedic in the United States is $48,095. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,569 to $54,172, with most professionals earning between $39,448 and $59,705.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $54,172 | $4,514 | $1,042 | $26 |
| Average | $48,095 | $4,008 | $925 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,569 | $3,631 | $838 | $21 |
An entry-level Paramedic with less than 1 year of experience earns about $46,609. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $46,947. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $48,549. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $50,363, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $50,816.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Paramedic | $46,609 |
| Intermediate Level Paramedic | $46,947 |
| Senior Level Paramedic | $48,549 |
| Specialist Level Paramedic | $50,363 |
| Expert Level Paramedic | $50,816 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Paramedic compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $46,402 in 2023 to approximately $46,781 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Paramedic salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $48,095 | 68.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,679 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $1,924 | 2.7% | ||
| Disability | $962 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 9.0% | ||
| Pension | $2,645 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $6,844 | 9.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $70,523 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.2% |
| High School | 42.2% |
| Associates | 36.9% |
| Bachelors | 17.1% |
| Masters | 2.9% |
| Doctorate | 0.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Paramedic is $48,095. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Paramedic is $23; the average weekly pay of Paramedic is $925; the average monthly pay of Paramedic is $4,008.
A Paramedic's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Paramedic earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Paramedic is $60,662.
The highest pay for Paramedic is $59,705.
The lowest pay for Paramedic is $39,448.
Provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Critical Thinking: Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
Cardiac: Cardiac means relating to the heart. The adjective cardiac is most often used in a medical context: a doctor who operates on people's hearts is a cardiac surgeon and an irregular heart beat is called "cardiac arrhythmia."
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: It is used to provide urgent treatment to cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other conditions.
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