Firefighter Paramedic Salary in the United States

Firefighter Paramedic Salary

How much does a Firefighter Paramedic make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Firefighter Paramedic in the United States is $50,259. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,223 to a high of $62,392, with most professionals earning between $45,530 and $56,610.

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Firefighter Paramedic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $41,223 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $45,530 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $50,259 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $56,610 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $62,392 US April 01, 2025
25% $45,530 10% $41,223 90% $62,392 75% $56,610 $50,259 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Firefighter Paramedic ?

A paramedic is a specialist healthcare professional who responds to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics mainly work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies among countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics, although the term is sometimes used informally to refer to any ambulance personnel. In English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency m...

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  1. Down a level:

    Emergency Medical Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Firefighter Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    EMT/Paramedic Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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50259

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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56610
50259
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Paramedic in the United States. The base salary for Firefighter Paramedic ranges from $45,530 to $56,610 with the average base salary of $50,259. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,530 to $56,610 with the average total cash compensation of $50,259.
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