Paramedic
Paramedics typically earn $60,600 a year in the United States, and about 100,610 work in the field. Employment is projected to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
$60,600
Typical pay a year
+5.7%
Job growth 2025–35
4,300
Openings a year
101K
Employed in the US
BLS OES May 2025 · projections 2025–35
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Salary
$60,600 typical · 51 states, 395 metrosPay by state, metro, and work settingHow to become
Training, exam, first jobThe steps to becoming a ParamedicPrograms and schools
737 colleges, 29,331 graduates in 2024Every college by state, from NCES IPEDSCertification
Requirements by stateExams, certifying bodies, and verificationCareer path
EMT $44,470 → Paramedic $60,600 → Registered Nurse $97,550Each step up and what it paysJobs
4,300 openings a yearWhere the jobs are, by setting and stateInterview
Questions and answersWhat hiring managers ask ParamedicsResume
Guide and sample layoutHow to lay out a Paramedic resumeHow much do paramedics make?
Typical Paramedic pay is $60,600 a year across the United States. Among the ten states that employ the most paramedics, it ranges from $74,590 in California to $51,300 in Ohio. See all 51 states and 395 metro areas.
| State | Typical pay a year | Vs national $60,600 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $74,590 | +23% | 5,190 |
| New York | $73,200 | +21% | 6,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,000 | +1% | 4,750 |
| Illinois | $60,660 | same | 3,890 |
| Florida | $60,140 | -1% | 6,970 |
| Missouri | $59,180 | -2% | 3,300 |
| Tennessee | $57,690 | -5% | 3,710 |
| Texas | $57,500 | -5% | 8,410 |
| North Carolina | $57,320 | -5% | 5,660 |
| Ohio | $51,300 | -15% | 3,600 |
BLS OES May 2025 · the ten states with the most paramedics, ranked by typical pay
What does each step pay?
Paramedic career path →BLS OES May 2025 · typical annual pay, United States
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