How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Georgia in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Georgia earns about $27.72 per hour, or $57,660 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to about $4,805 a month and $1,109 a week. These figures describe the typical Paramedic in the state, not entry-level or senior pay specifically.

Georgia's typical pay sits 5% below the national figure of $60,600 a year ($29.13 an hour), ranking 34th among 51 states and territories tracked. About 3,250 Paramedics work in Georgia, compared with 100,610 nationwide. The gap tracks a lower cost of living in much of the state rather than any difference in the work itself.

Entry-level positions in Georgia typically offer around $19.52 an hour, or about $40,600 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. Pay in this range usually applies to Paramedics who are new to the field or working in lower-paying settings. Within a few years, most see pay move up toward the typical figure of $57,660 a year as they gain experience and certifications.

Experienced Paramedics in Georgia often earn upwards of $30.84 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $82,980 a year. That leaves a spread of $42,380 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a part in where an individual paramedic lands within that range.

Georgia's Paramedic pay has climbed steadily in recent years, from $42,820 in 2021 to $57,660 in 2025, according to the same wage data. That is a gain of $14,840 over five years, tracked through annual government figures each year in between. The increase reflects broader wage growth across emergency medical services rather than a single policy change.

Nationally, Paramedic pay rose about 30% over the past decade, according to the same wage data source. Georgia's own trend data covers a more recent five-year stretch, during which pay rose by the dollar amount noted above rather than a matching decade-long percentage. Either way, the direction is the same: pay has moved up, though that history is not a promise of future increases for anyone entering the field now.

Pay runs highest in the Atlanta metro area, which includes Sandy Springs and Roswell, where Paramedics typically earn $61,940 a year ($29.78 an hour), about 7% above the state figure. Augusta and Richmond County follow closely at $61,830 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

At the other end, Hinesville pays the least among the state's tracked cities, at $46,220 a year ($22.22 an hour). That is a spread of $15,720 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in Georgia. Atlanta also has the largest Paramedic workforce in the state, with about 1,490 employed there. Lower pay in smaller cities like Hinesville usually lines up with a lower cost of living.

Among neighboring states, Florida pays more, at $60,140 a year, about 4% above Georgia's figure, while Tennessee sits almost even at $57,690. Alabama pays noticeably less, at $48,540 a year, about 16% below Georgia, with South Carolina and North Carolina falling in between. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across these borders.

A typical Paramedic in Georgia now earns $57,660 a year ($27.72 an hour), up from $42,820 in 2021, a gain of $14,840 over that span. Pay varies by city and experience, and readers can check Georgia's EMS licensing and registry pages for certification requirements, along with individual city pages here for local figures before deciding where to work.