How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Indiana in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Indiana earns about $29.00 per hour ($60,320 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $5,027 a month and $1,160 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. This is what a typical paramedic in the state earns before overtime, shift differentials, or certifications add to the total.

Indiana's typical pay sits almost exactly at the national figure of $60,600 a year, a difference of less than one percent. That places the state 27th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia for paramedic pay. Around 2,680 paramedics work across Indiana, a workforce large enough to support pay comparisons across the state's cities and regions.

Entry-level positions in Indiana typically offer around $22.14 an hour ($46,040 a year) for paramedics just starting out. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $60,320 a year within the first few years on the job, as new hires gain field experience and additional certifications. Departments and hospital systems in larger cities often move new paramedics up the pay scale faster than smaller, rural services.

Experienced paramedics in Indiana often earn upwards of $31.85 an hour ($66,240 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $36.55 an hour ($76,030 a year). That is a spread of $29,990 between entry-level and top pay across the state. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a role, with critical care certifications and metro-area employers typically paying toward the higher end.

Indiana's typical paramedic pay has risen steadily over the past five years, climbing from $46,640 in 2021 to $60,320 in 2025. That is a gain of $13,680, or about 29%, over that stretch. The increase has been fairly steady year over year rather than a single sharp jump.

Nationally, paramedic pay rose about 30% over the same stretch, so Indiana's increase has tracked closely with the country as a whole. Pay for paramedics in the state has moved up in real dollar terms each year since 2021, though future gains are not guaranteed. Someone starting a paramedic career in Indiana today is entering the field at a higher starting point than paramedics saw five years ago.

Pay for paramedics runs highest in the Naperville area, where the typical figure reaches $77,670 a year ($37.34 an hour), about 29% above the statewide figure. Mishawaka and South Bend follow at $63,200 a year, and the Indianapolis area, including Carmel and Greenwood, sits close to the state figure at $61,770. These figures reflect each city's full metro area rather than the city alone.

Jefferson County pays the least among Indiana's metro areas, at $55,760 a year ($26.81 an hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying areas at $21,910. The Naperville area also has the largest paramedic workforce in the state, with about 2,560 employed there. Higher pay in that area generally tracks a higher cost of living, while lower-paying areas like Jefferson County tend to have lower living costs as well.

Among Indiana's neighbors, Illinois pays the closest to Indiana's figure, at $60,660 a year, about 1% higher. Michigan pays $52,080, Ohio pays $51,300, and Kentucky pays the least at $49,890 a year, roughly 17% below Indiana's figure. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across state lines.

Paramedics in Indiana typically earn $60,320 a year, a figure that has climbed 29% over the past five years and now sits about even with the national figure. Pay varies by city, from Jefferson County up to the Naperville area, and by experience, from entry-level positions near $46,040 up to $76,030 for the top 10% of earners. Readers weighing a move or a new certification can check Indiana's licensing and registry requirements and compare local figures on the state's city pages.