How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Florida in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Florida earns about $28.91 per hour ($60,140 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $5,012 a month or $1,157 a week, based on the annual figure. Full-time schedules and overtime differ by employer, so individual paychecks vary somewhat around this figure.

That pay sits about 1% below the national figures of $29.13 an hour and $60,600 a year for Paramedics. The gap is narrow, and Florida ranks 28th among the 51 states and territories tracked. About 6,970 Paramedics work across the state, a workforce large enough to make the local figures reliable.

Entry-level positions in Florida typically offer around $21.18 an hour ($44,050 a year), according to the same wage data. Pay tends to rise from there within the first few years on the job. Paramedics who move into busier metro systems or add certifications often see pay approach the state's typical $60,140 figure faster. Rural or smaller-agency roles may take longer to reach that level.

Experienced Paramedics in Florida often earn upwards of $72,890 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $85,390 annually. That leaves a spread of $41,340 between entry-level and top-earning Paramedics in the state. Setting, years of experience, and the city where someone works all shape where a Paramedic lands in that range.

Over the past five years, Florida's typical pay for Paramedics rose from $46,270 in 2021 to $60,140 in 2025, a gain of $13,870. That amounts to a rise of about 30% over five years. The increase was not steady each year; the largest jump came between 2023 and 2024, when typical pay climbed from $49,830 to $58,860.

Nationally, typical pay for Paramedics rose about 30% over that same span, so Florida's increase has roughly matched the national pace. The trend shows pay moving up year over year, though past growth is not a promise of future increases. Someone starting as a Paramedic in Florida today enters the field at a point when typical pay has already climbed substantially since 2021.

Pay runs highest in Port St. Lucie, where Paramedics typically earn $78,570 a year ($37.77 an hour), about 31% above the state figure. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach follow closely, with typical pay of $68,160 a year ($32.77 an hour) across those metro areas. Gainesville and Jacksonville also pay above the state figure, at $61,920 and $60,800 a year respectively.

At the other end, Ocala pays the least, with typical pay of $45,150 a year ($21.71 an hour), a spread of $33,420 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Fort Lauderdale has the largest Paramedic workforce among Florida cities, with 1,650 workers. Lower-paying areas like Ocala tend to have a lower cost of living, which helps offset the smaller paycheck. City figures cover each metro area, not just the named city.

Florida's typical pay for Paramedics runs higher than in both neighboring states. Georgia's typical pay is $57,660 a year, about 4% below Florida's figure, while Alabama trails further behind at $48,540 a year, about 19% lower. Paramedics considering a move across state lines should know that certification and licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, though requirements vary.

Paramedics in Florida typically earn $60,140 a year, a figure that has climbed about 30% since 2021. Pay varies by city and experience level, so readers weighing a move or a career change should check Florida's paramedic licensing and registry requirements for specifics, along with city-level pages for local figures before making a decision.